Question

Write an expression for the perimeter of the triangle shown below

Answer 1

6x-9

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of the triangle, add up all the sides

.3x +24 + (5x) + (.2x -15) = perimeter

Combine like terms

.3x+5x + .2x + (24-15)

6x +9 = perimeter of the triangle

The expression for the perimeter of the triangle is 6x-9