Question

Which of the following statements explains how to solve for w in the equation A = lw?

Multiply both sides by l.
Divide both sides by l.
Multiply both sides by A.
Divide both sides by A.

Answer 1

It is being multiplied to l so in order to solve for w, you have to do the opposite
What's the opposite of l multiplied to w?

Answer 2

divide. So divide both sides by A?

Answer 3

Nope
The l is attached to the w so you want to get rid of the l