Question

the sides of a pentagon measure x,2x+1,x^2+1,x^2+x,and x^2+2x. Find an expression that describes the perimeter of the pentago

Answer 1

wrong section !

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Answer 2

@jabx3
They gave you the five sides of the pentagon already.
To find the perimeter, you would simply add all the sides together.
so Perimeter = x + (2x+1) + (x^2+1) + (x^2+x) + (x^2 +2x)
Then you would simplify and collect like terms.

Answer 3

3x^2+6x+2

Answer 4

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