document.write( "Question 1034080: A photo measures 8 in. by 10 in.Earl put it in a frame that added 2 inches to every side, Find the perimeter and total area for the photograph and frame.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "My book says the answer is P=52 in. and A=168 in Squared. What am I doing wrong?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #648701 by jorel555(1290)\"\" \"About 
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You have to add two inches to EVERY side, thus an 8 X 10 photo adds 4 inches EACH to the length and width. So the new dimensions are 12 X 14, not 10 X 12---giving in a perimeter of 52 inches, and an area of 168 sq. inches!!!! \n" ); document.write( "
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