Abigail has a picture that is 12 inches by 24 inches. it is too small for the photo she wants to frame. If she enlarges the frame by 1 inch on each side, what is the area of the new frame? show and explain your work

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Abigail has a picture that is 12 inches by 24 inches.  it is too small for the photo she wants to frame.  If she enlarges the frame by 1 inch on each side, what is the area of the new frame?  show and explain your work

flcon04 · Answer

Ok so first, are they any choices to choose from?

anonymous · Answer

first you need the theorom to figure it out

anonymous · Answer

no these are open ended questions and my teacher wants good explanation

anonymous · Answer

base times height divided by two

anonymous · Answer

25 times 13 divided by 2 will give you your answer

anonymous · Answer

okay can you give me an explanation on how you got that answer

flcon04 · Answer

i dont think that will work she needs and explanation.

anonymous · Answer

the way you figure out area is base times height divided by 2

anonymous · Answer

okay then ill let you explain

anonymous · Answer

i need to show and explain my work

anonymous · Answer

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