Now that you have all the h terms on the left, you can start thinking about how to make sure the constant numbers are only on one side of the equation. What move can you make to get rid of the −6 on the left, so that all the constant numbers are on the right, while keeping the equation balanced?

Question

2h − 6
=
−3h − 5
+
3h
+
3h

5h − 6
=
−5

Add 6 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 6

Subtract 6 from both sides

Divide both sides by 6

Answer 1

To isolate the constant numbers on one side of the equation while keeping it balanced, you should add 6 to both sides. This will eliminate the -6 on the left side of the equation.

So, the move you want to make is:

Add 6 to both sides.

This will leave you with:

\[ 5h = -5 + 6 \]

Now you can simplify the right side of the equation.