Algebra Examples

$- 19 + 8 h = 2 h + 7 h + 1$

Step 1

Since $h$ is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

$2 h + 7 h + 1 = - 19 + 8 h$

Step 2

Add $2 h$ and $7 h$ .

$9 h + 1 = - 19 + 8 h$

Step 3

Move all terms containing $h$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Subtract $8 h$ from both sides of the equation.

$9 h + 1 - 8 h = - 19$

Step 3.2

Subtract $8 h$ from $9 h$ .

$h + 1 = - 19$

Step 4

Move all terms not containing $h$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 4.1

Subtract $1$ from both sides of the equation.

$h = - 19 - 1$

Step 4.2

Subtract $1$ from $- 19$ .

$h = - 20$