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2L + 2W =PSolve for w

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Answer:


W=(P)/(2)-L

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation


2L+2W=P

To solve for W, first subtract 2L from both sides


\begin{gathered} 2L+2W-2L=P-2L \\ \\ 2W=P-2L \end{gathered}

Next, divide both sides by 2


\begin{gathered} (2W)/(2)=(P-2L)/(2) \\ \\ W=(P)/(2)-L \end{gathered}

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