The sides of the frame are (12+2x) and (6+2x).
Its area A is 112.
Therefore by equating:
(12+2x)*(6+2x)=112
you can get the answer for x. You will obtain a quadratic equation you have to solve.
Answer:
x=-27
Step-by-step explanation:
-0.57x+0.27x = 8.1
-0.3x = 8.1
x = -8.1/0.3
x = -27
