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

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> 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      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,



The  length is 14 inches longer than the width +highlight_green%28w%29+. Length is +highlight_green%28w+%2B+14%29+. 

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.