Solve the equation.

Question

5h – 9 = –16 + 6h
A. 4
B. –7
C. 7
D. 10

Answer 1

5 h – 9 = – 16 + 6 h

Subtract 5 h to both sides

5 h – 9 - 5 h = – 16 + 6 h - 5 h

– 9 = – 16 + h

Add 16 to both sides

– 9 + 16 = – 16 + h + 16

7 = h

h = 7

Answer C.