SOLUTION: A frame around a family portrait has a perimeter of 90 inches. The length is fifteen less than twice the width. Find the length and width of the frame (in inches).
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Question 1136635: A frame around a family portrait has a perimeter of 90 inches. The length is fifteen less than twice the width. Find the length and width of the frame (in inches). Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! width=x
length is 2x-15
half perimeter is l+w=x+2x-15=45
3x=60
x=20 inches width
2x-15=25 inches length
