The figure below shows two similar pictures that Jeremy wants to frame:
Two similar rectangles, one larger than the other. The width of the larger one is 58.5 inches. The length is not shown. The length of the smaller is 16 inches and the width is 13 inches.
Jeremy has 5 strips of unfinished molding that he wants to use to frame the two pictures. Each strip is 36 inches long.
Assuming there is no wastage or overlap of molding, what is the minimum length of molding, in inches, Jeremy still requires to frame both the pictures? Show your work and explain your reasoning in complete sentences

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The figure below shows two similar pictures that Jeremy wants to frame:
Two similar rectangles, one larger than the other. The width of the larger one is 58.5 inches. The length is not shown. The length of the smaller is 16 inches and the width is 13 inches.
Jeremy has 5 strips of unfinished molding that he wants to use to frame the two pictures. Each strip is 36 inches long.
Assuming there is no wastage or overlap of molding, what is the minimum length of molding, in inches, Jeremy still requires to frame both the pictures? Show your work and explain your reasoning in complete sentences

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

58.5 + 58.5 + 144= 261

13 + 13 +16 +16 = 58

5 x 36 = 180

Assuming the sides of the given lengths are already there...

261- 58.5 = 202.5
58 - 16 - 13 = 29

36-29= 7
Cut off 7 inches and place that 7inch piece with the other 4 36 inch strips. 
29 - 16 = 13
Cut it to make 16 inches and 13 inches. That makes your smaller frame complete.

Now 151 free molding is left.
however, 202.5 inches are needed to finish,

  this is what I tried but I know it's wrong.

anonymous · Answer

@Ashleyisakitty  could you help? PLEASE.

anonymous · Answer

@superhelp101