Write a polynomial that represents the measure of the base of the triangle.

Question

The legs of an isosceles triangle measure 2x⁴ + 2x - 1 units. The perimeter of the triangle is 5x⁴ - 2x³ + x - 3 units. Write a polynomial that represents the measure of the base of the triangle.

Answer 1

The legs of an isosceles triangle measure 2x4 + 2x - 1 units. The perimeter of the triangle is 5x4 - 2x3 + x - 3 units. Write a polynomial that represents the measure of the base of the triangle.

 

p= 5x**4 - 2x**3 + x - 3

p=b+2( 2x**4 + 2x - 1 )

 

b=5x**4 - 2x**3 + x - 3

     -2( 2x**4 + 2x - 1 )

 

b=x**4 - 2x**3 -3x - 1