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Question 341397: I'm probably making this seem harder than it looks, but my course papers involve this example of rearranging an equation to make an unknown the subject.
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The surface area (A) of a rectangular prism is given by the formula:
A=2(bh+hl+lb)
Evaluate b when A=11750sq mm; h=25mm and l=75mm
I know the idea is to make b the subject first by rearranging, but I'm having difficulty coming to how to rearrange this formula without changing it beyond its function.
Please help!
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Craig Jenkins (supposed engineering student.) Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A=2(bh+hl+lb)
Evaluate b when A=11750sq mm; h=25mm and l=75mm
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11750 = 2(b*25 + 25*75 + 75b)
5875 = 25b + 1875 + 75b = 100b + 1875
100b = 4000
b = 40 mm
