The perimeter of a figure is the distance around the figure. The perimeter of the garden is 32 feet. The length of the garden is 12 feet.

Using the formula P=2l + 2w, where l is length, w is width, and P is perimeter, write an algebraic equation to represent the width.

Question

The perimeter of a figure is the distance around the figure.  The perimeter of the garden is 32 feet.  The length of the garden is 12 feet.

  Using the formula P=2l + 2w, where l is length, w is width, and P is perimeter, write an algebraic equation to represent the width.

isaiah.feynman · Answer

Simply solve for w in that equation. That's the actual question really.

anonymous · Answer

I know what the width is.. i just dont know how to put it in algebraic equation @Isaiah.Feynman

isaiah.feynman · Answer

Make w the subject of formula in P=2l+2w

anonymous · Answer

So.. P=21+2 9 then?

anonymous · Answer

@Isaiah.Feynman  Right..? I need you to confirm this.. <_<

isaiah.feynman · Answer

The expressions in the box are what they are asking for.

anonymous · Answer

ok, thank you love.

isaiah.feynman · Answer

Welcome.