SOLUTION: A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 60 inches. The 9) length is 14 inches longer than the width. Find the width.

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Question 925246: A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 60 inches. The 9) length is 14 inches longer than the width. Find the width.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
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L + w = 30in
(w+14) + w = 30in
2w = 16
w = 8in and L = 22in 8+%2B+14
And...checking
Sum = 30in