Question

write an expression that represents the perimeter of the figure below. write your answer in simplified form.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall perimeter definition

Perimeter is sum of all side - lengths.

Step2: Identify and sum side - lengths

The side - lengths are \(b,b,c,c,d,d,e,e,e,e\).
The sum of the side - lengths is \(b + b + c + c + d + d+e + e + e + e\).

Step3: Combine like terms

Combining like terms: \(2b + 2c+2d + 4e\).

Answer:

\(2b + 2c + 2d+4e\)