Question

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

S-iw=0.5ph
P=(s-iw)/0.5h

Answer 2

The value of the equation for P is
`P=(S-lw)/(0.5h)`.

Explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

`S = lw + 0.5Ph`

We need to solve the equation for p.

Subtract lw from both the sides.

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

`S-lw = 0.5Ph`

Divide both the sides by 0.5h

`(S-lw)/(0.5h) = (0.5Ph)/(0.5h)`

`(S-lw)/(0.5h) = P`

Hence, the value of the equation for P is
`P=(S-lw)/(0.5h)`.