Question

Create a polynomial that describes the perimeter of the outside figure: x + 8, 5, x, x, 2x, x + 8, 34 and inside figure: x + 12.
vinell
Because the x^2 is 2x^2 you cannot find factors of 28 that add to 15
Jessica is correct, it is factorable
2x^2 + 8x + 7x + 28
(2x + 7)(x + 4)