Solve the Equation for the Indicated Variable $W = \frac { P - 2 L } { 2 }$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for the indicated variable.
-P = 2L + 2W, for W

• A)W = P - L
• B) \(W = \frac { P - 2 L } { 2 }\)
• C)W = P - 2L
• D) \(W = \frac { P - L } { 2 }\)

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