Answer:
The perimeter of a 4-sided polygon: P = x²-3x+1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the lengths of the sides of a given polygon
The perimeter of a 4-sided polygon can be determined by adding the lengths of all 4 sides.
Perimeter = (3x²+2) + (-2x²+10) + (2x-7) + (-5x-4)
Remove the parentheses
=3x²+2-2x²+10+2x-7-5x-4
Group like terms
=3x²-2x²+2x-5x+2+10-7-4
Add similar elements: 3x²-2x²=x²
=x²+2x-5x+2+10-7-4
Add similar elements: 2x-5x=-3x
=x²-3x+2+10-7-4
=x²-3x+1
Therefore, the perimeter of a 4-sided polygon: P = x²-3x+1
