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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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2장, 문제 42

Solve each formula for the specified variable. Assume that the denominator is not 0 if variables appear in the denominator. P=2l+2w,for w (perimeter of a rectangle)

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Start with the given formula for the perimeter of a rectangle: \(P = 2l + 2w\).
Our goal is to solve for \(w\), so first isolate the terms involving \(w\) by subtracting \$2l\( from both sides: \)P - 2l = 2w$.
Now, to solve for \(w\), divide both sides of the equation by 2: \(\frac{P - 2l}{2} = w\).
Rewrite the equation to clearly express \(w\) in terms of \(P\) and \(l\): \(w = \frac{P - 2l}{2}\).
This is the formula for \(w\) in terms of \(P\) and \(l\), assuming the denominator (2) is not zero.

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