Asked by Fading

A painting is 18 inches wide. It is placed inside a frame with a border that is x inches wide. The total width of the painting and the frame is 24 inches. Create an equation to model the situation, and then solve the equation to find the width of the border.

2 inches
2.5 inches
3 inches
4 inches

Can someone please help me? I can't figure it out!
Answered by Steve
x + 18 + x = 24
Answered by reddieForever
ik im really late but its 3

18+2x=24
2x=6
x=3
so 3 in.
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