Raymond B. answered 08/26/25
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
width = about 6.9127 inches
= (-9+sqr521)/2 inches exactly
440 = 2w(8+2w) +2(10w)
w^2 +9w -110 =0
use the quadratic formula to solve for w =width
Hallie E.
asked 02/04/19A border of uniform width is placed around a rectangular photograph that measures 8 inches by 10 inches. If the area of the border is 440 square inches, what is the width of the border in inches?
Raymond B. answered 08/26/25
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
width = about 6.9127 inches
= (-9+sqr521)/2 inches exactly
440 = 2w(8+2w) +2(10w)
w^2 +9w -110 =0
use the quadratic formula to solve for w =width
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