SOLUTION: I'm doing Literal equations in math (where we solve for a given variable). Could you please help me out? The equation is: P=2L+2W (this is the standard equation for

Question 791479: I'm doing Literal equations in math (where we solve for a given variable). Could you please help me out?
The equation is:
P=2L+2W (this is the standard equation for perimeter, I believe.)
My teacher wants me to solve for the variable W. Please help me out here?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides by

Add to both sides.

Then swap sides because the subject of the sentence is traditionally in the LHS.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Subtract 2L from both sides.

Flip the equation

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate W.

And you're done since W is all by itself now.
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