SOLUTION: The outside of a picture frame measures 14 in by 20 in. 172 in^2 of the picture shows. Find the thickness of the frame.
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Question 1059648: The outside of a picture frame measures 14 in by 20 in. 172 in^2 of the picture shows. Find the thickness of the frame.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the thickness of the frame
( note the + sqrt gives too big a number )
The thickness of the frame is 1.7732 in.
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check:
close enough
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