Question

Given the equation: 30(2 + h) = 100, which rule must be applied first?

Answer 1

Distribute the 30

Explanation:

We want to distribute the 20 to each term inside the parentheses.

30(2 + h) = 100

60 + 30 h

Now subtract 60 from each side

30h = 40

Now divide by 30

h = 40/30

h = 4/3