Does the order of quantities in an inequality matter?

The order of quantities in an inequality does not matter. No matter how you arrange it for as long as the signs are together with the number that you are transferring, then it will not be a problem when solving inequality. It also include the the greater than, lesser than, and equal signs.

(1/x + 1)^2 + 6 (1/x + 1) +5

You have 2 sides that are 2 cms and you have 6 sides that are 1/2 cm and you have 4 sides that are 1 cm. the smallest sides are 1/2 the medium sized sides are 1 and the smallest are 1/2. so to find the perimeter you have to add them all up together so your answer will be 11 cm's