SOLUTION: ok i know that p=2L+2w and that the answer is L=-w+p/2 but every time i try to write it i used L=(-w+p)/2 and i tried L=(w+p)/2 but i can't figure out what i'm doing wrong can you

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: ok i know that p=2L+2w and that the answer is L=-w+p/2 but every time i try to write it i used L=(-w+p)/2 and i tried L=(w+p)/2 but i can't figure out what i'm doing wrong can you       Log On


   

Question 1009796: ok i know that p=2L+2w and that the answer is L=-w+p/2 but every time i try to write it i used L=(-w+p)/2 and i tried L=(w+p)/2 but i can't figure out what i'm doing wrong can you show me how to write this using L=(___)/__



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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

p=2L%2B2w....move 2w to the left
p-2w=2L...divide by 2
%28p-2w%29%2F2=L...swap the sides
L=%28p-2w%29%2F2

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