Math Problem Statement

1/2h-3=3/2-3h

Solution

Let's solve the equation:

12h3=323h\frac{1}{2}h - 3 = \frac{3}{2} - 3h

Step 1: Eliminate fractions by multiplying by 2

Multiply every term by 2 to clear the fractions:

2×(12h)2×3=2×(32)2×3h2 \times \left(\frac{1}{2}h\right) - 2 \times 3 = 2 \times \left(\frac{3}{2}\right) - 2 \times 3h

Simplify:

h6=36hh - 6 = 3 - 6h

Step 2: Combine like terms

Add 6h6h to both sides to get all hh terms on one side:

h+6h6=3h + 6h - 6 = 3

Simplify:

7h6=37h - 6 = 3

Step 3: Isolate hh

Add 6 to both sides:

7h=97h = 9

Step 4: Solve for hh

Divide by 7:

h=97h = \frac{9}{7}

Final Answer:

h=97h = \frac{9}{7}

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the solution change if the equation were 13h3=423h\frac{1}{3}h - 3 = \frac{4}{2} - 3h?
  2. What steps are involved in solving equations with variables on both sides?
  3. How can you verify the solution h=97h = \frac{9}{7} by substitution?
  4. What happens if both sides of the equation are multiplied by a different number?
  5. How does distributing and combining like terms simplify an equation?

Tip:

Always clear fractions first in an equation by multiplying through by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Variables on Both Sides

Formulas

Basic equation solving
Eliminating fractions by multiplying both sides
Combining like terms

Theorems

Properties of equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8