Solve the equation for the indicated variable. P = 2l + 2w; for w

Question

Solve the equation for the indicated variable.
P = 2l + 2w; for w

Answer 1

P = 2l + 2w   Isolate the w variable by subtracting 2l from both sides

P - 2l = 2w   Divide away the multiplier of 2

(P-2l)/2 = w   Voila!

 

 

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