SOLUTION: Solve by writing an inequality. The length of a picture frame is 3 in. greater than the width. The perimeter is less than 52 in. Please help me describe the dimensions of the frame

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Question 94445: Solve by writing an inequality. The length of a picture frame is 3 in. greater than the width. The perimeter is less than 52 in. Please help me describe the dimensions of the frame.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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w=width
l=length or w+3
2w+2l<52
2w+2(w+3)<52
2w+2w+6<52
4w<52-6
4w<46
w<46/4
w<11.5 answer.
l<11.5+3
l<14.5 answer.
proof
set w=11 & set l=14.
2*11+2*14<52
22+28<52
50<52