Question

solve for h.
$18h - 9h - 7h + 3 = 17$
$h = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

$18h - 9h - 7h + 3 = (18-9-7)h + 3 = 2h + 3 = 17$

Step2: Isolate the term with h

$2h = 17 - 3$
$2h = 14$

Step3: Solve for h

$h = \frac{14}{2}$

Answer:

$7$