Math Problem Statement

Find the perimeter of a triangle where the sides are given by the polynomials 5p + 5, 5p - 5, and 3p + 4. Simplify your answer.

Solution

The image shows a triangle where the sides are given by the following polynomials:

  • One side: 5p+55p + 5
  • Another side: 5p55p - 5
  • The third side: 3p+43p + 4

To find the perimeter, we need to add these polynomials together:

(5p+5)+(5p5)+(3p+4)(5p + 5) + (5p - 5) + (3p + 4)

Let's simplify this step by step:

  1. Combine the pp-terms: 5p+5p+3p=13p5p + 5p + 3p = 13p

  2. Combine the constant terms: 55+4=45 - 5 + 4 = 4

So, the perimeter of the triangle is:

13p+413p + 4

Let me know if you need further clarification! Here are five related questions you could explore:

  1. What is the perimeter if p=2p = 2?
  2. How do we find the area of a triangle when its sides are polynomials?
  3. How would the result change if the constant terms of the sides were different?
  4. Can you simplify polynomials with more variables in a similar way?
  5. What would be the perimeter if the sides of the triangle were expressions involving higher powers of pp?

Tip: Always double-check your work by simplifying polynomials step by step to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials
Perimeter Calculation

Formulas

Perimeter = sum of the lengths of all sides

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10