Three times the difference between 4 times h and five is 45
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the statement:
Three times the difference between 4 times h and five is 45
Solution:
This can be written as,
3 ( 4h - 5) = 45
We use the operation of subtraction and multiplication since we have the words times and difference.
Now we can solve the value of h by distributing first 3 to each value inside the parenthesis.
12h - 15 = 45
Transpose -15 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
12h = 45 + 15
12h = 60
Divide both sides by 12 in order to get the value of h.
h = 5
Final answer:
h = 5