SOLUTION: Find the value of the variable that is not given P=2L+2W; P=32, W=8 A. 8 B. 16 C. 24 D. 12

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Question 1120430: Find the value of the variable that is not given
P=2L+2W; P=32, W=8
A. 8
B. 16
C. 24
D. 12
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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P is given.  W is given.  L is not given.


Substitute the given values into your expression.  You will get


32 = 2*L + 2*8,   or, equivalently


32 = 2*L + 16,


32 - 16 = 2L,


16 = 2L,


L = 16%2F2 = 8.

Done.

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