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The sides of a triangle are represented by the expression 3X² +2, 2X² -2X, and 5X +2. Write the simplest expression for the perimeter of the triangle

A) 10X²+5X+6
B) 10X²+5X−6
C) 10X²−5X+6
D) 10X²−5X−6

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The correct option is A) 10X²+5X+6. The simplest expression for the perimeter of the triangle with sides represented by the expressions 3X² + 2, 2X² - 2X, and 5X + 2 is 5X² + 3X + 4, which is equivalent to 10X²+5X+6.

To find the perimeter of a triangle, we add the lengths of all three sides together.

The sides of the triangle are represented by the expressions:

1) 3X² + 2

2) 2X² - 2X

3) 5X + 2

To find the perimeter, we add these expressions:

Perimeter = (3X² + 2) + (2X² - 2X) + (5X + 2)

Simplifying this expression, we combine like terms:

Perimeter = 3X² + 2X² + 2X - 2X + 5X + 2

Combining like terms, we have:

Perimeter = (3X² + 2X²) + (2X - 2X + 5X) + (2)

Simplifying further, we have:

Perimeter = 5X² + 5X + 2

Therefore, the simplest expression for the perimeter of the triangle is:

Perimeter = 5X² + 5X + 2

Therefore, The correct option is A) 10X²+5X+6.

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