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Solve the formula P =2L + 2W for L

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Answer:

L=(P-2W)÷2

Explanation:

P=2L+2W

P-2W=2L+2W-2W

(P-2W)÷2=2L

L=(P-2W)÷2

User Wioletta
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Answer:L=P/2 - W

Explanation:

Rewrite the equation as 2L+2w=p

Subtract 2W from both sides of the equation

2L=P - 2W

Divide each term by 2 and simplify

And you get L=P/2 - W

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