Question

I need help with math the question is

Bonnie has a container in the shape of a rectangular pyramid. The formula for the surface area of the enclosed space is S = lw + 0.5Ph. Solve for P.

Answer 1

`P=2(S-lw)/h`

Explanation:

we have that

The formula for the surface area of the enclosed space is

`S=lw+0.5Ph`

Solve for P

That means ------> isolate the variable P

Subtract lw both sides

`S-lw=lw+0.5Ph-lw`

`S-lw=0.5Ph`

Multiply by 2 both sides

`2(S-lw)=(2)0.5Ph`

`2(S-lw)=Ph`

Divide by h both sides

`2(S-lw)/h=Ph/h`

`2(S-lw)/h=P`

Rewrite

`P=2(S-lw)/h`