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.
Answer:
The value of the equation for P is \(P=\frac{S-lw}{0.5h}\).
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider the provided equation.
\(S = lw + 0.5Ph\)
We need to solve the equation for p.
Subtract lw from both the sides.
\(S-lw = lw-lw+0.5Ph\)
\(S-lw = 0.5Ph\)
Divide both the sides by 0.5h
\(\frac{S-lw}{0.5h} = \frac{0.5Ph}{0.5h}\)
\(\frac{S-lw}{0.5h} = P\)
Hence, the value of the equation for P is \(P=\frac{S-lw}{0.5h}\).