Question 1198076
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    x + (x+6) <= 48/2

      2x + 6  <= 24

      2x      <= 24 - 6

      2x      <=   18

       x      <=   18/2 = 9.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The maximum width is 9 inches.
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