(a)
To make: The table showing the perimeter of the first 3 figures in the pattern,
(a)
Answer to Problem 8STP
Theperimeters of the figures are shown in table (1).
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given figures are as follows.
Calculation:
The perimeter table is as follows.
Figure | Perimeter |
1 | 4 |
2 | 12 |
3 | 20 |
Table (1)
Therefore, the perimeters of the figures are shown in table (1).
(b)
To write: The algebraic expression for the perimeter of figure n .
(b)
Answer to Problem 8STP
Thealgebraic expression is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given figures are as follows.
Calculation:
The perimeters are increasing by 8 each time. Therefore, the algebraic expression is
(c)
To find: The perimeter for 10 number of figures.
(c)
Answer to Problem 8STP
Theperimeter is 76 units.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
It is given that
Calculation:
Substitute
Therefore, the perimeter is 76 units.
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