SOLUTION: flat Rectangular of Aluminum has a Perimeter of 60 inches. The length is 14 inches longer than the Width. Find the Width.

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Question 550315: flat Rectangular of Aluminum has a Perimeter of 60 inches. The length is 14 inches longer than the Width. Find the Width.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use P = 2L + 2W.

Let P = 60

Let L = (x + 14)

Let W = x

Here is the equation and you solve for W or the width.

60 = 2(x + 14) + 2x

Can you take it from here?