Question

Bonnie has a container in the shape of a rectangular pyramid. The formula for the surface area of the enclosed space is S = lw + 0.5Ph. Solve for P.

P = S – lw – 0.5h
P = S + lw + 0.5h
P = The quantity S minus l times w all divided by 0.5 times h
P = S divided by the quantity l times w plus 0.5 times h

Answer 1

think about what is being done to P, and do the opposite, keeping in mind order of operations

start by subtracting lw from both sides to isolate 0.5Ph
then divide both sides by 0.5h to isolate P

lmk what you get or if you're still stuck