SOLUTION: The square picture frame has a 2 inches border.If the area of the photo is 2/3 of the total area.What are the dimensions

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Question 1042214: The square picture frame has a 2 inches border.If the area of the photo is 2/3 of the total area.What are the dimensions
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The square picture frame has a 2 inches border.If the area of the photo is 2/3 of the total area.What are the dimensions
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