SOLUTION: A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 60 inches. The length is 14 inches longer than the width. Find the width. I need this answered with showing simplif

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Question 697052:

A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 60 inches. The length is 14 inches longer than the width. Find the width.
I need this answered with showing simplification and solving for the values. I already have the answer. I just need to know step by step how to get to the answer of 8 inches.

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
L=W+14
60=2(W+14)+2W
60=2W+28+2W
60-28=4W
32=4W
W=32/4
W=8 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.