Question

What is the perimeter

Answer 1

-2x + 3

Explanation:

Perimeter means to add all the sides of the triangle. Simply combine like terms:

(3x) + (2x - 5) + (-7x + 8)

(3x + 2x - 7x) + (-5 + 8)

(5x - 7x) + (8 - 5)

-2x + 3

-2x + 3 is your answer.

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