Question

The length of a rectangular picture frame is 2 inches shorter than its width. If the perimeter of

Answer 1

Answer:

Length = 12 inches

Width = 14 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for perimeter of a rectangle is;

P = 2(L + W)

Where;

L is length

W is width

We are told that the length is 2 inches shorter than its width. Thus;

L = (W - 2)

Thus,perimeter is now;

P = 2(W - 2 + W)

P = 2(2W - 2)

P = 4W - 4

We are told that the perimeter is 52. Thus;

4W - 4 = 52

4W = 52 + 4

4W = 56

W = 56/4

W = 14 inches

From L = (W - 2) ;

L = 14 - 2

L = 12 inches