l: length
w: width
The perimeter of a rectangle is computed as follows:
P = 2(l + w)
Replacing with l = 15, and P = 50, we get:
50 = 2(15 + w)
50/2 = 15 + w
25 - 15 = w
10 = w
the width is 10 inches
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