SOLUTION: hi im having trouble on this problem 24=4(h divided by 2-7 could you please help me in getting the answer and explaining ? i tried the problem by trying to get

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Question 69595: hi im having trouble on this problem 24=4(h divided by 2-7 could you please help me in getting the answer and explaining ?

i tried the problem by trying to get rid of 24 by dividing by four and putting a one by the h to make it work but i am totally confused
thanks

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24=4h/(2-7)
24=4h/-5 now cross multiply
4h=24*-5
4h=-120
h=-120/4
h=-30 answer
proof
24=4*-30/-5
24=4*6
24=24