SOLUTION: A piece of glass 18 3/4" by 23 5/8" is placed in a picture frame that covers it 3/8" from each edge. Determine inside dimensions of frame. 18.75 * 23.625 = 442.96975 = 443 sq. i

Question 1128045: A piece of glass 18 3/4" by 23 5/8" is placed in a picture frame that covers it 3/8" from each edge. Determine inside dimensions of frame.
18.75 * 23.625 = 442.96975 = 443 sq. in. = area of glass.
Not sure how to continue. Non-homework.
Answer by ikleyn(53765) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1.  Inside width  is  18 3/4" MINUS twice 3/8".


    Inside length is  23 5/8" MINUS twice 3/8".


    Is it clear ?



2.  Nobody asks to calculate the area.

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