Question

What is the solution to the equation-3(h+5) +2 = 4(+6)-9?

Answer 1

h = -4

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

-3h - 15 + 2 = 4h + 24 - 9

Step 2: Isolate x's

-15 + 2 = 3h + 4h + 24 - 9

-15 + 2 -24 + 9 = 3h + 4h

Step 3: Combine like terms

-28 = 7h

Step 4: Divide both sides by 7

h = -4

Alternatively, you can guess and check by plugging in each solution into the calc and seeing if it is correct or not.