SOLUTION: Hi, Quite a basic question here I'm afraid, but it's defeating me anyway. If someone could explain the steps I'd be very happy... L = (2L + 1)/4 Solve for L. Thanks,

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Question 928849: Hi,
Quite a basic question here I'm afraid, but it's defeating me anyway. If someone could explain the steps I'd be very happy...
L = (2L + 1)/4
Solve for L.
Thanks,
Robert
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Isolate L on one side of the EQ, so as to read its value.
L+=+%282L+%2B+1%29%2F4+ Multiply both sides by 4
4L = 2L + 1
2L = 1
L = 1/2