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OpenStudy (anonymous):

s=n/2(a+l)

OpenStudy (allank):

Kindly say what you need done to that equation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need to solve for the indicated variable

OpenStudy (allank):

Well, I can spot 3 variables: s, n and a. Which one?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

for a

OpenStudy (allank):

First step, multiply 2 into the brackets in that denominator. What do we get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2a+2l

OpenStudy (allank):

Is that a 21?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2L

OpenStudy (allank):

Oh, okay. Now, multiply both sides of the equation by (2a+2l). What does the equation become?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2A+2L/s=N

OpenStudy (allank):

Isn't it s(2A+2L)=N ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i see your answer

OpenStudy (allank):

Good. Can you proceed to get the value of a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i have finished the problem and found the answer thank you

OpenStudy (allank):

You're welcome :)

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