SOLUTION: 1) A triangle has sides 2 X – 5, 3 X + 1, and 4 X + 2. Find the polynomial that represents its perimeter.

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Question 78766: 1) A triangle has sides 2 X – 5, 3 X + 1, and 4 X + 2. Find the polynomial that represents its perimeter.
Answer by tutor_paul(427) About Me  (Show Source):
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To get the perimeter of the triangle, just add up the 3 sides:
P=2x-5%2B3x%2B1%2B4x%2B2
Combine the "like" terms:
P=9x-2
And you are done.
Good Luck,
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