Solve for h.

2 ( 3h + 9 ) = 3 ( –2h + 10)

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To solve for \( h \) in the equation

\[ 2(3h + 9) = 3(-2h + 10), \]

start by distributing the constants on both sides.

  1. Distributing on the left side:

\[ 2(3h) + 2(9) = 6h + 18. \]

  1. Distributing on the right side:

\[ 3(-2h) + 3(10) = -6h + 30. \]

Now rewrite the equation:

\[ 6h + 18 = -6h + 30. \]

Next, add \( 6h \) to both sides to combine like terms:

\[ 6h + 6h + 18 = 30, \]

which simplifies to:

\[ 12h + 18 = 30. \]

Now, subtract \( 18 \) from both sides:

\[ 12h = 30 - 18, \]

which simplifies to:

\[ 12h = 12. \]

Finally, divide both sides by \( 12 \):

\[ h = 1. \]

Thus, the solution is

\[ \boxed{1}. \]