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Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 076

The side length of a regular hexagon is \(2x+5\). Write an expression for the perimeter of the hexagon.  (2 marks)

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\(6\times(2x+5)\ \ \text{or }\ 6(2x+5)\ \ \text{or }\ 12x+30\)

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\(\text{A regular hexagon has all sides equal}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Perimeter}\) \(=6\times\text{side length}\)
  \(=6\times(2x+5)\)
  \(=6\times 2x+6\times 5\)
  \(=12x+30\)

Filed Under: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4694-30-Simplify

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