a photograph measures 9 in by 12 in. earl put it in a frame that addded 2in to everyside. find the ouside perimeter and total of the photograph and frame.

Answer 1

I will be happy to check your work.

Answer 2

would i add all the numbers toegther ?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

would the formula be p for piermeter adding the numbers?

Answer 5

You're getting there.

What numbers do you add to find the perimeter?

Answer 6

would i add 9 +12?

Answer 7

That's partly right.

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Answer 8

would i add 9+9+12+12?

Answer 9

Yay! You've got it!!!!

The perimeter of the photo is:

(2 * 9) + (2 * 12 = 18 + 24
18 + 24 = 42 inches
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Now add 2 inches to each side.

4 + 9 = 13
4 + 12 = 16

(2 * 13) + (2 * 16) = 26 + 32
26 + 32 = 58 inches for the perimeter of the frame