Question 55561
P=2x+2w [When solving for "x" you are trying to isolate the x term to one side of the equation.]
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P-2w=2x+2w-2w [Start with subtraction or addition first.  When solving for a term, work the order of operations backward.  That is, instead of PEMDAS, use SADMEP!!]
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p-2w=2x [Divide both sides by "2" to detach it from the x term.]
(p-2w)/2=2x/2
(p-2w)/2=x
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