Solve the problem by combining like terms.
-Find the perimeter of a triangle whose sides are of lengths 5x, 5x - 5, and x. An
A) $5 x$
B) $10 x - 5$
C) $11 x - 5$
D) $25 x ^ { 2 } - 25 x$

Question

Solve the problem by combining like terms.
-Find the perimeter of a triangle whose sides are of lengths 5x, 5x - 5, and x. An 
A) $5 x$
B) $10 x - 5$
C) $11 x - 5$
D) $25 x ^ { 2 } - 25 x$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of a triangle is found by adding the lengths of all its sides. For this triangle, the perimeter is $5x + (5x - 5) + x = 11x - 5$.

Solve the Problem by Combining Like Terms 5x5 x5x B) 10x−510 x - 510x−5

Solve the Problem by Combining Like Terms $5 x$ B) $10 x - 5$