SOLUTION: How do i solve the equation s= 2(lw + hw + hl) for h?

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Question 348160: How do i solve the equation s= 2(lw + hw + hl) for h?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Starting with:
s= 2(lw + hw + hl)
s/2 = lw + hw + hl
s/2 - lw = hw + hl
s/2 - lw = h(w + l)
(s/2-lw)/(w+l) = h