Question

1. the formula for the perimeter (p) of a rectangle is $p = 2l + 2w$ what should be the first step when solving for w?

a. $p - 2l = 2w$

b. $p - 2w = 2l$

c. $p + 2w = 2l$

d. $p + 2l = 2w$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with \(W\)

Given \(P = 2L+2W\), subtract \(2L\) from both sides of the equation.
$$P - 2L=2L + 2W-2L$$
Simplify the right - hand side: \(P - 2L = 2W\)

Answer:

A. \(P - 2L = 2W\)