Question 231587:  Hi, my name is Kiara and I'm having some problems with my homework I will aprreciate all you're help .  
solve the given formula for the variable shown in color. State the restrictions, if any, for the formula obtained to be meaningful. 
p=2(l + w) : w 
Can you explain to me how to solve it?? 
                                              Thank you, and have a great day.. 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! p=2(l + w) : w 
Can you explain to me how to solve it?? 
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Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get: 
p/2 = l+w 
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Subtract "l" from both sides of the equation to get: 
w = (p/2)-l 
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Cheers, 
Stan H. 
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