you a framing a picture that is 5 in by 7in. with a 1 inch wide frame. find the perimeter of the outside edge of the frame. explain, pleaswe i know the anser is 32 but why?

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you a framing  a picture that is 5 in by 7in. with a 1 inch wide frame. find the perimeter of the outside edge of the frame. explain, pleaswe i know the anser is 32 but why?

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

5 + 2 = 7 7 + 2 = 9 P = 2L + 2W P = 2(7) + 2(9) P = 14 + 18

math · Answer

gracias!

math · Answer

but where does the 2 in five plus 2 come from?

Ms. Sue · Answer

The frame is on all sides.