SOLUTION: Solve V = 1/3Bh for h if V=216 and B =54

Algebra ->  Human-and-algebraic-language -> SOLUTION: Solve V = 1/3Bh for h if V=216 and B =54      Log On


   

Question 74677This question is from textbook Elementary algebra
: Solve V = 1/3Bh for h if V=216 and B =54 This question is from textbook Elementary algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V+=+%281%2F3%29Bh Plug in V=216, B=54
216+=+%281%2F3%29%2854%29h
216+=+18hSimplify the right side 54%2F3=18
216%2F18+=+cross%2818%2F18%29hDivide both sides by 18
h=12
So the height is 12


Check:
216+=+%281%2F3%29%2854%29%2812%29
216+=+216works