Question

How do I solve this?

Answer 1

3p³ + 2p² – 3p – 11

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Side 1 (S₁) = –1(p + 5)

Side 2 (S₂) = 2(p² – 3)

Side 3 (S₃) = 3p³ – 2p

Perimeter (P) =?

The perimeter of the triangle can be obtained as follow

P = S₁ + S₂ + S₃

P = –1(p + 5) + 2(p² – 3) + 3p³ – 2p

Clear bracket

P = –p – 5 + 2p² – 6 + 3p³ – 2p

Rearrange

P = 3p³ + 2p² – 2p – p – 6 – 5

P = 3p³ + 2p² – 3p – 11

Therefore, the perimeter of the triangle is 3p³ + 2p² – 3p – 11