i need help with the problem
20-3h=2
The answer is supposed to be 6 but I cant figure out how to get there.
I understand to solve it you do the order of operations backwards but no matter what order i try I can not get the correct answer. could someone please help me understand? Thanks.
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Question

twistrose · Answer

is it suppose to be positive or negative

anonymous · Answer

positive

twistrose · Answer

20-3h=2
-20    -20
-3h=-18
/-3    /-3
6
Does this help?

anonymous · Answer

but isn't the 20 supposed to be added?

twistrose · Answer

no its suppose to be subtracted because its positive (+)

anonymous · Answer

oh, okay so when you 'split' the problem up the 3h is negative because of the subtraction sight right before it?

twistrose · Answer

correct

anonymous · Answer

Thanks a ton!!

twistrose · Answer

your welcome :)