Question

Find L when P= 24 and W = 6.
P = 2L+ 2W (perimeter of a rectangle)
L =

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

24 = 2L + 2(6), multiply...

24 = 2L + 12, subtract 12 to both sides...

12 = 2L, divide 2 to both sides to isolate the varibale L

6 = L

Therefroe, L = 6