150 = 200 - 1/2 x 20 x h

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To solve the equation \( 150 = 200 - \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times h \), we can start by simplifying the right side.

  1. Calculate \( \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \): \[ \frac{1}{2} \times 20 = 10 \]

  2. Substitute back into the equation: \[ 150 = 200 - 10h \]

  3. Next, let's isolate the term with \( h \) by subtracting 200 from both sides: \[ 150 - 200 = -10h \] \[ -50 = -10h \]

  4. Now, divide both sides by -10 to solve for \( h \): \[ h = \frac{-50}{-10} = 5 \]

So, the solution is: \[ h = 5 \]