SOLUTION: M = W + 1/3 L^2 Solve for L. Not sure how to solve.

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Question 1175233: M = W + 1/3 L^2
Solve for L.
Not sure how to solve.
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) About Me  (Show Source):
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M+=+W+%2B+%281%2F3%29L%5E2

M+-+W+=+%281%2F3%29L%5E2 Subtract M from both sides

%281%2F3%29L%5E2+=+M+-+W Flip both sides (left and right sides swap places)

L%5E2+=+3%28M+-+W%29 Multiply both sides by 3

L+=+sqrt%283%28M+-+W%29%29 or L+=+-sqrt%283%28M+-+W%29%29 Apply the square root. Don't forget about the plus/minus.

If your teacher only wants one equation for L, then I'd go with L+=+sqrt%283%28M+-+W%29%29