Question

One side of a triangular garden is x feet long. The other two sides of the garden are both 5 feet less than twice the length of the first side of the garden.
Part A: Write a simpiflied expression for perimeter, in feet, of the garden.

A fence is placed along the entire perimeter of the triangular garden. The roll of fencing is 40 ft long.

Part B: Write a simplified expression to show the amount of fencing, in feet, which is left from the roll of fencing.

Answer 1

I think Part A is (X x 2)-5 and Part B is 40 x 3. I'm not so sure because I'm in 5th grade and I haven't learned this yet. I hope it helps a little bit and I hope it is right.