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Question 8 (8 points) 2. A picture frame has a matte surrounding a picture as shown in the diagram below. [8 marks] $\frac{x-3}{2}$ $\frac{x-2}{3}$ $\frac{x+1}{2}$ $\frac{x+1}{4}$ a) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture region (shaded region). b) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture frame. c) Write, and simplify fully, an expression that represents the area of just the matte.

          Question 8 (8 points)
2. A picture frame has a matte surrounding a picture as shown in the diagram below. [8 marks]
$\frac{x-3}{2}$ $\frac{x-2}{3}$ 
$\frac{x+1}{2}$ $\frac{x+1}{4}$
a) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture region (shaded region).
b) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture frame.
c) Write, and simplify fully, an expression that represents the area of just the matte.

Question 8 (8 points)
2. A picture frame has a matte surrounding a picture as shown in the diagram below. [8 marks]
(x-3)/(2) (x-2)/(3)
(x+1)/(2) (x+1)/(4)
a) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture region (shaded region).
b) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture frame.
c) Write, and simplify fully, an expression that represents the area of just the matte.

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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Solved by Expert Jeremiah Mbaria

12/31/2021

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Question 8 (8 points) 2. A picture frame has a matte surrounding a picture as shown in the diagram below. [8 marks] $\frac{x-3}{2}$ $\frac{x-2}{3}$ $\frac{x+1}{2}$ $\frac{x+1}{4}$ a) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture region (shaded region). b) Write, but do not simplify, an expression for the area of the picture frame. c) Write, and simplify fully, an expression that represents the area of just the matte.