Question

Hallie can use the equation p = 4l + 4w + 4h to determine the sum of the lengths of the edges of a rectangular prism. She begins to solve the equation for h but runs out of time. Her partial work is shown below: p = 4l + 4w + 4h = l + w + h h = – Which expression should follow the subtraction in Hallie's equation?

Answer 1

The expression Hallie wrote is not clear, because if 0 is the only number that satisfies p = 4l + 4w + 4h = l + w + h.

But if you meant to write:

p = 4l + 4w + 4h

p/4 = l + w + h

then she could get something different.

Answer:

The expression (w + h) + p/4 should follow the subtraction if Hallie's equation is

p = 4l + 4w + 4h

p/4 = l + w + h

h = -

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us solve Hallie's problem.

She can use the equation:

p = 4l + 4w + 4h

to determine the sum of the lengths of the edges of a rectangular prism. Because she begin to solve the equation for h, let us solve for h.

This means we are trying to make h the subject of the formula.

p = 4l + 4w + 4h

When you factor out 4 on the right hand side, you have

p = 4(l + w + h)

Dividing both side by 4, we have

p/4 = l + w + h

Now, subtracting (l + w) from both sides, we have

p/4 - (l + w) = h.

This can be written as:

h = - (l + w) + p/4

And that is what Hallie wanted to obtain.

Answer 2

Answer:

(l+w)

Step-by-step explanation: