SOLUTION: The mat around a picture measures (x) inches across. The mat is 37 inches long and 24 inches wide. The area of the picture itself is 300 square inches. set up an equation that expr

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Question 210170: The mat around a picture measures (x) inches across. The mat is 37 inches long and 24 inches wide. The area of the picture itself is 300 square inches. set up an equation that expresses the area of the picture in terms of the thickness of the mat, (x).
My answer is (37-x)(24-x)=300, but i dont think its right.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you're right about not being right (confused yet...)

the x dimension is all the way around the picture ___ at BOTH ends of the length and width

replace the x's in your equation with 2x's and then you'll be correct (and right)