Question

Which procedure can be used to solve the equation 16 h = 38.4, and what is the solution?
Divide 16 h by 16; the solution is 38.4.
Multiply 16 h by 16; the solution is 38.4.
Divide both sides by 16; the solution is 2.4.
Multiply both sides by 16; the solution is 614.4.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(16h = 38.4\), the correct procedure is to divide both sides by 16.

So, the steps are as follows:

1. Start with the equation:
\[
16h = 38.4
\]

2. Divide both sides by 16:
\[
h = \frac{38.4}{16}
\]

3. Calculate the right side:
\[
h = 2.4
\]

Therefore, the solution is \(h = 2.4\), and the correct procedure is **"Divide both sides by 16; the solution is 2.4."**