ar pictre measures 6 inches by 8 inches. Simon wants to build a wooden frame for

Question

ar pictre measures 6 inches by 8 inches. Simon wants to build a wooden frame for ngurhat the framed picture takes up an area of 168 square inches on his wall The pieces of 11. A rectangular build the frame all have the same thickness. wood that h a diagram that represents this situation and clearly label all given information as wellas what needs to be found. b) W rite an equation that could be used to determine the thickness of the pieces of wood for the frame Simon coul aK c) Solve the equation to determine the thickness of the pieces of wood used for the frame. 14 212x-120 50 45 lo 14 )(12) d) Maria wants to increase the thickness of the frame by two inches, how much more swood in total (4):/Z (4):26 would she need? .312:5 ches of wwd

Explanation / Answer

intial area of wooden of wood required is (2x+8)*(2x+6)-8*6=168-48=120in2

after increase  (2(x+2)+8)*(2(x+2)+6)-8*6=288-48=240in2

she nees 240-120in2=120in2 more wood

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse A
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.