Question

how do you solve a equation with variables on both sides?

7+3h= -1-5h

this is a pre-algrbra question

Answer 1

You need to get the variables on one side of the equation.

Answer 2

If you add 5h to both sides of the equation what will you have?

Answer 3

you will have 7+8h=-1

Answer 4

Great. Now we need to do the same for the non-variable. It needs to be on the other side. So if we subtract 7 from both sides what will you have?

Answer 5

im thinking

Answer 6

8h=-6

Answer 7

Close (-1) -7 = ?

Answer 8

oh ok i get it now thank you

Answer 9

Welcome...Practice a few and it will become second nature