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2x-h=x+a
(Solve for x)
(Where exactly do I start and how do I solve for x?)

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To solve for x, you have to get x by itself/alone on one side of the equation.

2x - h = x + a

First you can subtract x on both sides to get the x on one side. (you could subtract either 2x or x)

x - h = a

Next you add h on both sides to get x by itself.

x = a + h

and that is your answer

User Bibo Bode
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2x - h = x + a add h to both sides

2x = x + a + h subtract x from both sides

x = a + h

User Harper Shelby
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