SOLUTION: How do I solve this for h: 40=(h+3)h i can't remember... ugh!

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Question 134010: How do I solve this for h:
40=(h+3)h
i can't remember... ugh!
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: 40=%28h%2B3%29h
40+=+h%5E2+%2B+3h+
+0+=+h%5E2+%2B+3h+-40+
+0+=+%28h+%2B8%29%28h-5%29+
h=-8, h=5