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.

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 · Answer

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)