Solve the following equation
15h+20=5h+40
Solve for h
15h + 20 = 5h + 40
Group our variables 15h and 5h
subtract 5h from both sides
15h + 20 - 5h = 5h + 40 - 5h
10h + 20 = 40
15h | |
15 |
= |
20 |
15 |
Group our constants 20 and 40.
subtract 20 from both sides
10h + 20 - 20 = 40 - 20
10h = 20
10h | |
10 |
= |
20 |
10 |
h = 2