Question

A frame maker is hired by an art museum

to make a special frame for a large,
rectangular painting. The painting is 3
times as long as it is tall. The expression
2(x + 3x) represents the perimeter of the
painting, where x represents the length of
the short side of the painting in feet.
What is the total feet of framing needed if
the short side of the painting measures 2.6
feet?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2(2.6+3x2.6)=2x(2.6+7.8)=2x10.4=20.8