Math Problem Statement

3/2 ( 4+ 1 2 h) = 1/4 (12+6h)

Solution

Let's solve the equation step by step.

The given equation is:

32(4+12h)=14(12+6h)\frac{3}{2} \left( 4 + 12h \right) = \frac{1}{4} \left( 12 + 6h \right)

Step 1: Distribute the fractions on both sides

For the left side:

32×4=6,32×12h=18h\frac{3}{2} \times 4 = 6, \quad \frac{3}{2} \times 12h = 18h

So the left-hand side becomes:

6+18h6 + 18h

For the right side:

14×12=3,14×6h=6h4=3h2\frac{1}{4} \times 12 = 3, \quad \frac{1}{4} \times 6h = \frac{6h}{4} = \frac{3h}{2}

So the right-hand side becomes:

3+3h23 + \frac{3h}{2}

Now, the equation is:

6+18h=3+3h26 + 18h = 3 + \frac{3h}{2}

Step 2: Eliminate the fraction by multiplying everything by 2

To get rid of the fraction 3h2\frac{3h}{2}, multiply the entire equation by 2:

2×(6+18h)=2×(3+3h2)2 \times \left( 6 + 18h \right) = 2 \times \left( 3 + \frac{3h}{2} \right)

This simplifies to:

12+36h=6+3h12 + 36h = 6 + 3h

Step 3: Move all hh-terms to one side

Subtract 3h3h from both sides:

12+36h3h=612 + 36h - 3h = 6

Simplifies to:

12+33h=612 + 33h = 6

Step 4: Isolate the hh-term

Subtract 12 from both sides:

33h=61233h = 6 - 12

33h=633h = -6

Step 5: Solve for hh

Divide both sides by 33:

h=633=211h = \frac{-6}{33} = -\frac{2}{11}

Thus, the solution is:

h=211h = -\frac{2}{11}

Would you like a detailed explanation of any step?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify an equation with fractions?
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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Solving Equations with Fractions

Formulas

Distributive property a(b + c) = ab + ac
Linear equation ax + b = c

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10