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The length of the picture frame is 3 inches greater than the width the perimeter is less than 52 inches describe the dimensions of the frame

Write an inequality

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Let x = the width of the picture.

Because the length of the picture s 3 inches greater than the width, the length is
(x + 3) inches.

The perimeter is
p = 2x + 2(x + 3) = 4x + 6 inches.

The perimeter is less than 52 inches. Therefore
4x + 6 < 52
Divide through by 2.
2x + 3 < 26

Answer:
The inequality is 2x + 3 < 26
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