A frame around a family portrait has a perimeter of 50 inches. The length is five less than twice the width. Find the length and width of the frame (in inches)

Question

Translate to a system of equations and solve.

Answer 1

2(2w-5) + 2w = 50

4w - 10 + 2w = 50

6w - 10 = 50

6w = 60

w = 10

length is 2(10) - 5 = 20 -5 = 15