Question

Subtract 7 from each side.Divide each side by 3.Add 7 to each side.Multiply each side by 3.

Answer 1

Given:

`(h)/(3)+7=5`

Required:

To find the second step in solving the given equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider

`(h)/(3)+7=5`

The first step is, subtract 7 on both side.

`\begin{gathered} (h)/(3)+7-7=5-7 \\ \\ (h)/(3)=-2 \end{gathered}`

The second step is, multiply each side by 3.

`\begin{gathered} (h)/(3)*3=-2*3 \\ \\ h=-6 \end{gathered}`

Final Answer:

The second step is multiply each side by 3.