SOLUTION: S=a+b/2h for h

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Question 631574: S=a+b/2h for h
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=%28a%2Bb%29%2F%282h%29

Multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator 2h:
2h%2AS=%28a%2Bb%29

To solve for h, divide both sides by 2S:
h=%28a%2Bb%29%2F%282S%29+

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