Question

3(h+6) = 2(-5-2h) Solve for h

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

First, expand the brackets by multiplying the left bracket all by 3 and the right all by 2. This gives 3h+18=-10-4h.

You want h all on one side, so add 4h to both sides, leaving 7h+18=-10.

Subtract 18 on both sides to leave only h and the coefficient on the left. This gives 7h=-28.

Dividing both sides by 7 isolates the x and gives h=-4.

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Answer 2

h = -4

Explanation:

3(h+6) = 2(-5-2h) Solve for h.

Apply distributive property first on both sides.

3(h+6) = 2(-5-2h)

3h+18 = -10-4h

Next, put the terms with h on one side and the numbers on the other.

3h+18 = -10-4h

7h = -28

Divide both sides by 7 and you have your answer.

7h = -28

h=-4