document.write( "Question 1166319: A frame that measures 12 inches by 15 inches is of uniform width. The area of the picture inside is 28 square inches. What is the width of the frame? \n" ); document.write( "

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width at the top and bottom and on each side of the actual picture. So the picture measures

. Since the actual picture has an area of 28 square inches, the following must hold:\r
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. Note you will get two positive roots but one of them will be absurd. I leave it in your capable hands to figure out which one is the legitimate solution.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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