To find each dimensions from the square hole, we would need to subtract TWICE of the border width from its original dimensions of the matte board.
Give:
Side length of the matte board = 15 1/2 inches
Border width= 2/34
To find the dimensions of the square hole, We would need to subtract TWICE of the border width from the side length of the matte board.
Length of the Square hole = Length of the matte board - 2* Border width
Width of the Square hole = Width of the matte board - 2* Border width
Converting the mixed numbers to just improper fractions:
Side length of the matte board = 31/2 inches
Border width = 11/4 inches
Calculation of the dimensions of the Square hole:
Length of the square hole = 31/2 inches - 2*11/4 inches
Width of the square hole = 31/2 inches - 2*11/4 inches
The final steps from this is to Simplify the calculations we have.
Length of the square hole = 31/2 inches - 22/4 inches = (31/2) - (11/2) = 20/2 = 10 inches
Width of the square hole = 31/2 inches - 22/4 inches = (31/2) - (11/2) (20/2) = 10 inches
As a result, the dimensions that mr Hawk cuts of the square hole would be 10 inches on each side.