Question

Solve the equation 5h+2(11-h)=-5

Answer 1

h = -9

Explanation:

5h+2(11-h)=-5

5h + 22 - 2h = -5

3h + 22 = -5

3h = -5-22

3h = -27

h = -9

Check that it's correct:

5*-9 + 2(11--9)=-5

-45 + 2(20) = -5

-45 + 40 = -5

-5 = -5