3/4h = -12 how do I do this equation?

[Brandysmom]

3/4h = -12 how do I do this equation?

 

[pka]

What are you asked to do with this problem?

 

[Brandysmom]

3/4h = -12

I need help on solving this problem. My answers to pick between is a. 16 b. -9 c. -16 d.9

 

[pka]

3/4 of what number is 12?
Then give it a minus sign.

 

[Denis]

Re: algebra

3/4h = -12 how do I do this equation?

First, 3/4h is "confusing"; ALWAYS rewrite as 3h / 4 ; unless it's 3/(4h).

3h / 4 = -12 ; crisscross multiply, to get:
3h = -48
h = -48/3 = -16

Kleer Nuff, Mom ?

 

[stapel]

First, 3/4h is "confusing"; ALWAYS rewrite as 3h / 4....

...or as "(3/4)h". :wink:

Eliz.