Question

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 1

Hi. To solve this problem, we break it down like this:

P = 2L + 2W < 52

Set it equally

L + W = 26 (because 1/2 of 52 is 26)
(W + 3) + W = 26
2W = 23
W = 11 1/2
L = W + 3 = 14 1/2

So the final dimensions are: Width = 11 1/2 and the Length is 14 1/2

I hope this helps.

Take care,
Diana