SOLUTION: a picture that measures 4 inches by 6 inches is surrounded by a border uniform width. if the total area of the border and the frame is twice the area of the picture, how wide is th

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Question 810944: a picture that measures 4 inches by 6 inches is surrounded by a border uniform width. if the total area of the border and the frame is twice the area of the picture, how wide is the border?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*(4*6)=(4+x)*(6+x)
x = 2
check
2*(4*6)=6*8
48=48
ok