Question

Write an expression that represents the perimeter of the figure below. Write your

answer in simplified form.

Answer 1

Answer: 2b+2c+2d+4e

Explanation:

When you add up all of the variables that are the same, you should get two b's, two c's, two d's, and four e's. Different variables cannot be added, so you are left with the simplified version of the four variables.