SOLUTION: Solve formula specified variable p=2L+2w for w Thanks for all the help!

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Question 524609: Solve formula specified variable
p=2L+2w for w
Thanks for all the help!

Answer by oberobic(2304)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p=2L+2w for w
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p = perimeter of a rectangle
p = 2*Length + 2*Width
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P = 2L + 2W
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subtract 2L from both sides
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P -2l = 2W
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2W = P - 2L
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divide both sides by 2
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W = P/2 - L
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Done.

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