abitha wants to hang a painting in a gallery but the painting and frame must have an area of 58 square feet. The painting is 7 feet wide by 8 feet long. The frame must have an equal width of x on each side. Which quadratic equation represents the area of the painting and frame combined?

x2 + 15x − 2 = 0

x2 + 15x + 58 = 0

4x2 + 30x − 2 = 0

4x2 + 30x + 58 = 0

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abitha wants to hang a painting in a gallery but the painting and frame must have an area of 58 square feet. The painting is 7 feet wide by 8 feet long. The frame must have an equal width of x on each side. Which quadratic equation represents the area of the painting and frame combined?

x2 + 15x − 2 = 0

x2 + 15x + 58 = 0

4x2 + 30x − 2 = 0

4x2 + 30x + 58 = 0

radar · Answer

3rd one down.  Do you want to see how it is worked?

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Can you work it?

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Do you get the picture? No pun intended?