SOLUTION: the length of a picture frame is 3 inches greater than the width. The perimeter is less than 52 inches. Describe the dimensions of the frame

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Question 211636: the length of a picture frame is 3 inches greater than the width. The perimeter is less than 52 inches. Describe the dimensions of the frame
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=W+3
2L+2W<52
2(W+3)+2W<52
2W+6+2W<52
4W<52-6
4W<46
W<46/4
W<11.5 ANS.
PROOF:
LET W=11
2(11+3)+2*11<52
2*14+22<52
28+22<52
50<52