Answer:
2a² + 17a - 11b
Explanation:
the perimeter (P) is the sum of the 3 sides
P = - 5a² - 8b + 12a + 6b + 7a² + 5a - 3b ← collect like terms
= (- 5a² + 7a²) + (12a + 5a) + (- 8b - 3b)
= 2a² + 17a + (- 11b)
= 2a² + 17a - 11b
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