SOLUTION: Hello! I need to convert the below word problem into an algebraic equation. Any help would be appreciated! A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 60 inches. T

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Question 843536: Hello! I need to convert the below word problem into an algebraic equation. Any help would be appreciated!
A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 60 inches. The
length is 14 inches longer than the width. Find the width.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

The length is 14 inches longer than the width . Length is .
P = 2L + 2w
Question states***
60in = 2(w+14) + 2w
60in = 2w + 28 + 2w
32in = 4w
8in = w
CHECKING our answer*** (L = 22)
16in + 44in = 60in
Wish You the Best in your Studies.

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