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

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Answer 1

L=14 + W

2L+2W = 60

L+W = 30

14+W +W = 30

2W = 30-14 = 16

W =16/2 = 8 inches Wide

L= 14+8 = 22 inches Long

Perimeter = twice width+length = 2(8+22) = 2(30)= 60 inches