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Polynomial Word Problem: Lesson

Problem:

The sides of a triangle are represented by the expressions:

3x2 + 2, 2x2 – 2x, and 5x + 2.

Write the simplest expression

Step 1: A triangle is represented by the expressions

3x2 + 2, 2x2 – 2x and 5x + 2.

Step 2: The simplest expression of triangle is formed by combining like terms.

Step 3:

= 3x2 + 2x2 - 2x + 5x + 2 + 2
= 5x2 + 3x + 4

Step 4: Answer: 5x2 + 3x + 4

Practice Problems

Do the following:

A. The sides of a triangle are represented by the expressions 4x2 +8, 5x2 –
3x, and 4x + 6. Write the simplest expression.

B. In a car racing, Pat gives Ron a 54 meter head start. After t seconds,
Ron is at a distance 6t + 54 from the starting line and Pat is a distance
of 7t from the starting line. How far ahead of Pat is Ron after t
seconds?

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