how do u solve for p? and after solving how do you explainuse of the formula.

Question

   p- 2w

L=    2

Answer 1

My guess would be that the problem is P-2w-2L = 0.

To solve the equation for "P." you would add 2w and 2L to both sides of the equation.

 

P - 2w - 2L = 0

  +2w + 2L = 2w + 2L

              P = 2w + 2L     which is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.

 

Then, if you are asked to find the perimeter of a rectangle, you replace "w" with its length and "L" with its length, and solve the equation for P.