so I’m not sure what area is because I struggle with it too. But perimeter is like adding all the sides together so: 5x+2+X+8+5x+2+X+8 You collect all the terms which is 5x and X then that gives u 12x+2+8+2+8 Keep the 12x But add all the other numbers so ur answer for perimeter would be (12x+20)
