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Chapter 2: Q11. (page 78)

Translate the following sentence into a formula:

“The perimeter of a regular pentagon is 5 times the length of each side”.

Short Answer

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The formula is p=5x.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information.

The given sentence is:

The perimeter of the pentagon is equal to 5 times the side.

02

Step 2. Mention the algebraic variables.

Consider the perimeter is p and the side of the pentagon be x.

03

Step 3. Write the formula.

Since the perimeter is 5 times the side x.

Therefore, the formula becomes:

p=5x

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