SOLUTION: A picture that measures 7 inches by 5 inches is placed in a frame of uniform width. If the area of the frame and picture together is 195 square inches what is the width of the fram

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Question 1166546: A picture that measures 7 inches by 5 inches is placed in a frame of uniform width. If the area of the frame and picture together is 195 square inches what is the width of the frame?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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u, the uniform width of the frame

%287%2B2u%29%285%2B2u%29=195--------You might be able to find two factors of 195 differing by 2. If not, then simplify and solve the equation for u.




(195=3*5*13=15*13)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the quadratic for the positive value of

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


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