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Question from CJ, a student:

what is the solution for the equation 3h+10 divided by 2 +9=20

CJ,

In your expression

equation

I would like to eliminate the fraction so multiply each side by 2. This gives

equation

Which becomes

3h + 10 + 18 = 40

Solve for h.

Penny

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