Question

The equation P=2(l+w) gives the perimeter P of a rectangle, where l is the length and w is the width. Solve this equation for w.

Answer 1

Answer: P = 2(L + W) distribute the 2

P = 2L + 2W subtract 2L from both sides

P - 2L = 2W divide both sidesby 2

(P - 2L)/2 = W