Write the following as algebraic expressions. Then simplify. See Examples 1 and 2. The perimeter of a square with side length y
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Recall that the sum of the angle measures of a triangle is 180.Two frames are needed with the same perimeter: one frame in the shape of a square and one in the shape of a regular pentagon. Each side of the square is 7 inches longer than each side of the pentagon. Find the side lengths of each frame. (A regular polygon has sides that are the same length.)
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The first step in solving 2.2 problem number 52 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Recall that the sum of the angle measures of a triangle is 180.Two frames are needed with the same perimeter: one frame in the shape of a square and one in the shape of a regular pentagon. Each side of the square is 7 inches longer than each side of the pentagon. Find the side lengths of each frame. (A regular polygon has sides that are the same length.)
From the textbook chapter An Introduction to Problem Solving you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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