SOLUTION: A photograph measures 8 in. by 10 in. Earl put if in a frame that added 2 in. to every side. Find the other perimeter and total area of the frame.

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Question 1070682: A photograph measures 8 in. by 10 in. Earl put if in a frame that added 2 in. to every side. Find the other perimeter and total area of the frame.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The outer frame perimeter is 10%2B10%2B12%2B12 inches.

Note that 2 inches was added to every side; NOT in both directions for every side.