Back to Rearrange formulas — Problem 3 · Task Set 30

Exercises: Rearrange Formulas to Highlight a Quantity of Interest

Show each algebraic step clearly. State which operation you apply to both sides at each step.

Grade 9·20 problems·~30 min·Common Core Math - HS Algebra·standard·hsa-ced-a-4
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Fluency Practice

Rearrange each formula to solve for the indicated variable. Show your steps.

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Perimeter of a rectangle: P=2l+2wP = 2l + 2w. Rearrange to solve for ww. Then find ww when P=36P = 36 cm and l=11l = 11 cm. Give your answer in centimetres.