How do I solve P=2L+2W for L
You need to get L by itself. Keep in mind with equality problems that what you do to one side, you must do to the other.Let me break it down for you.P=2L+2W, -2w from both sides.P-2W=2L, now divide the other side by 2.1/2P-W=L
P=2L+2W2L=P-2WL=P/2-(2W/2)L=1/2P-W