The formula for the volume V of rectangular prism is V = lwh. Rearrange the quantities in this formula to give a new formula for the width of the rectangular prism.

Question

The formula for the volume V of rectangular prism is V = lwh, where l represents the length, w represents the

width, and h represents the height. Rearrange the quantities in this formula to give a new formula for the width of the rectangular prism.

What are you asked to find?

Explain how you arrived at your answer.

Answer 1

V = l • w • h

V / h = l • w•

V / (h • l) = w

Answer 2

V = l*w*h

V / l = w*h <--- divides both sides by length L

V/ (l*h) = w <---- divides both sides by height h

w = V/(l*h) <--- symmetric property