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Alexei wants to hang a mirror in his boat, and put a frame around it. The mirror and frame must have an area of 19.25 square feet. The mirror is 3 feet wide and 5 feet long. Which quadratic equation can be used to determine the thickness of the frame, x?

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Answer:

The answer is: 4x^2 + 16x − 4.25 = 0

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Answer:

4.25 sq ft.

Explanation:

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