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Solve for P=2l+2w. Solve for w

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Answer:


w = \frac P2 - l

Explanation:

Solve for w by isolating the variable.

Solve for w


  • P = 2l + 2w

Factor 2 on the right-hand side


  • P = 2(l + w)

Divide both sides by 2


  • \frac P2 = l + w

Subtract L from both sides


  • \frac P2 - l = w

The solution for w is
\frac P2 - l

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