Question

solve for h, show your work
4 (h + 2) = 3 (h - 2)

Answer 1

4h + 8 = 3h - 6
what do you do after distribution?

Answer 2

Take all the "h" terms to one side and the numbers to the other. Keep in mind that everything changes signs when you switch side,s what do you get?

Answer 3

4h - (-3h) = 6 - (-8) ?

Answer 4

Eh...no.
4(h + 2) = 3(h -2)
4h + 8 = 3h - 6
4h - 3h = -6 -8
h = ?

Answer 5

h = -14

Answer 6

Very good.

Answer 7

my math teacher doesnt explain things to me in class ):
when 3h switches sides, why doesnt it turn into a negative?

Answer 8

It does.
4(h + 2) = 3(h -2)
4h + 8 = 3h - 6
4h - 3h = -6 -8
h = ?

Look that 3h became -3h when we brought it to the left side.

Answer 9

okay. youve helped me alot tonight, i cant thank you enough