SOLUTION: A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 58 inches. The length is 13 inches longer than the width. Find the width.

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Question 1159197: A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 58 inches. The length is 13 inches longer than the width. Find the width.
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W + L + W + L = 58,   or


2W + 2L = 58,         or

2*(W + L) = 58,       or

W + L = 58/2 = 29,    or

W + (W+13)   = 29,

2W           = 29-13 = 16

W                    = 16/2 = 8.


ANSWER.  W, or the width, is 8 inches.


            In more short form 


W + L = 58/2 = 29


W + (W + 13) = 29

2W           = 29-13 = 16

W                    = 16/2 = 8.

Solved.