Skill 5 of 11 · Basic AlgebraClose

Create polynomials from written descriptions

Create polynomials to represent problem situations or word-to-symbol translations.

  • A triangle has sides 2x + 1, 3x + 5, and 4x − 1 units.
  • The perimeter is (2x + 1) + (3x + 5) + (4x − 1) = 9x + 5 units.

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A rental company carries tables that seat 2, 4, or 8 people. For a wedding, a customer orders x tables that seat 2 people, y tables that seat 4 people, and z tables that seat 8 people. Which expression represents the number of people who could be seated at the tables that the customer orders?

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