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How do you solve # 10 - 5h + 2 = 32#?

Answer 1

By performing identical arithmetic operations on both sides of the equation we can isolate #h# to obtain:
#color(white)("XXXX")##h = -4#

Given #10 - 5h + 2 = 32#

Combine the constant terms on the left side to get: #color(white)("XXXX")##12 - 5h = 32#

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation: #color(white)("XXXX")##-5h = 20#

Divide both sides by #(-5)# #color(white)("XXXX")##h = -4#

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Answer 2

Ethan Adkins

To solve the equation 10 - 5h + 2 = 32, follow these steps:

Combine like terms: 10 + 2 = 12
Rewrite the equation: 12 - 5h = 32
Subtract 12 from both sides: -5h = 20
Divide both sides by -5: h = -4

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