The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P=2 (l+w).

Part A. Rewrite the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle in terms of the width, w. In your final answer, include all of your work.

Part B. In two or more complete sentences, describe the process you followed while isolating the variable w in the equation P=2 (l+w).

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Corbin Stokes

28 May, 22:44

The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P=2 (l+w).

Part A. Rewrite the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle in terms of the width, w. In your final answer, include all of your work.

Part B. In two or more complete sentences, describe the process you followed while isolating the variable w in the equation P=2 (l+w).

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Jenny · Answer 1

1. P=2l+2w

2. P=2l-2l+2w

3. P-2l=2w

4. P-2l=2w/2

5. (P-2l) = w

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Yasmin Burnett · Answer 2

P = 2 (L + W) Distribute the 2 into the parenthesis

P = 2L + 2W Subtract 2L from both sides to isolate the 2W

P - 2L = 2W Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the W

(P-2L) / 2 = W

Write the sentences from the steps I wrote out.