The answer is 3 cm. You just have to add the sides you know (6 and 8) and subtract that from the perimeter (18)
Notice they say Plastic cups. Cups and plastic cups are not the same. Cups are a form of measurement while plastic cups are a container. This is not a true statement. Hope this helps!
Let's simplify step-by-step.
−3x2−5x2(4x3−x2)(2)
Distribute:
=−3x2+−40x5+10x4
Answer:
=−40x5+10x4−3x2