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The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P=2l+2w solve the formula for. W

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P=2L+2W
1. Subtract 2L from both sides
P-2L=2W
2.Divide both sides by 2 to isolate "W"
P-2L/2=W
3.Flip the equation
W=P-2L/2
So solution is
W=P-2L/2
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