The number of triangles formed by joining the vertices of an n-sided regular polygon is given by pn=nC3.
Given that pn+1−pn=66.
n+1C3−nC3=66
Using the property n+1Cr−nCr=nCr−1, we get:
nC2=66
2n(n−1)=66
n(n−1)=132
n2−n−132=0
(n−12)(n+11)=0
Since n must be a positive integer, n=12.
The prime factorization of 12 is 22×3. The distinct prime divisors of 12 are 2 and 3.
The sum of all distinct prime divisors of n is 2+3=5.
Answer: 5