The perimeter of a rectangle is 66 inches. The length of the rectangle is 5 inches more than the width. Find the width of the rectangle.
A) 19 in.
B) 14 in.
C) 5 in.

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Let's assume that the width of the rectangle is x inches. According to the problem, the length is 5 inches more than the width, which means the length is (x+5) inches. 
We know that the perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula: 2(length + width)
So, in this case, the perimeter is: 2(x+5 + x) = 66
Simplifying the equation, we get: 4x + 10 = 66
Subtracting 10 from both sides, we get: 4x = 56
Dividing by 4 on both sides, we get: x = 14
So, the width of the rectangle is 14 inches. Therefore, the answer is B.

The Perimeter of a Rectangle Is 66 Inches