Esther is cutting construction paper into rectangles for a project. She needs to cut one rectangle that is 12 inches × 12 1/3 inches. She needs to cut another rectangle that is 10 1/2 inches by 10 1/3 inches. How many total square inches of construction paper does Esther need for her project?

4 pieces of construction paper

Step-by-step explanation:

secant-secant formula:

(whole secant) x (external part) =           (whole secant) x (external part)

(8+y-2) *8=                                           (y+4+6) *6

(y+6)*8 = (y+10) *6

distribute

8y+48 = 6y +60

subtract 6y from each side

2y +48 = 60

subtract 48 from each side

2y = 12

divide by 2

y = 6

sv =     (y+4+6)

sv   = 6+4+6

sv = 16