SOLUTION: 3) The lengths of the sides of an irregular octagon are measured in metres and are given by the following expressions: x, (x -2), (x -3), (x + 5), 3x -2, 6, 2x + 8 and 2(x +5).

Question 177535: 3) The lengths of the sides of an irregular octagon are measured in metres and are given by the following expressions:
x, (x -2), (x -3), (x + 5), 3x -2, 6, 2x + 8 and 2(x +5).
a) Create an equation for the perimeter P of the octagon and then simplify the expression.
The total length of the perimeter of the octagon is 86m.
b) use your answer to part a) to find x and the length of al the sides of the octagon.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A.)The perimeter of the octagon is the sum of its sides.

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