Question
Sara wants to buy wood to make a frame for her picture. Her picture is a 12" by 10" rectangle. What is the total length of the wood strips she will need for her project? 44 "
Answers
mathhelper
yes, the simplistic answer is 44 inches, since 2(12) + 2(10) = 44
The real solution would require you to consider the loss of wood to
form the angles of 45° at each end, the width of the frame, and
how the picture is located within the frame.
The real solution would require you to consider the loss of wood to
form the angles of 45° at each end, the width of the frame, and
how the picture is located within the frame.