To determine the number of hours, \( h \), that Moira needs to read to finish the book, we can set up the following equation based on the information given:
\[ \text{Total hours needed to finish the book} = \text{Hours read yesterday} + \text{Hours still needed} \]
Substituting the known values into the equation:
\[ 214 = 178 + h \]
Now, to find \( h \), we need to rearrange the equation:
\[ h = 214 - 178 \]
Calculating that gives:
\[ h = 36 \]
So, the correct numbers to complete the equation are:
\[ 214 = 178 + h \implies h = 36 \]
Thus, Moira needs an additional 36 hours to finish reading the book.
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