SOLUTION: ok i have to solve this equation. S=2WL+2LH+2WH (solve for L)

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Question 153246: ok i have to solve this equation.
S=2WL+2LH+2WH (solve for L)
Found 2 solutions by ankor@dixie-net.com, vleith:
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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S = 2WL + 2LH + 2WH; (solve for L)
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Subtract 2WH from both sides:
S - 2WH = 2WL + 2LH
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Factor out L on the right:
S - 2WH = L(2W + 2H)
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Divide both sides by (2W+2H)
L = %28%28S-2WH%29%29%2F%28%282W%2B2H%29%29

Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):