Question

how many vertices and faces does this shape have?

vertices

faces

Explanation:

Identify the 3D shape

The shape shown is a cube (a rectangular prism).

Count the vertices

A cube has 4 vertices on the top face and 4 vertices on the bottom face:

$$ V = 4 + 4 = 8 $$

Count the faces

A cube has 1 top face, 1 bottom face, and 4 lateral faces:

$$ F = 2 + 4 = 6 $$

Answer:

How many vertices and faces does this shape have?
<blank>8</blank> vertices
<blank>6</blank> faces