How do you solve $h+1.7=-2.1$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-01-15T14:18:08

Subtract $1.7$ from each side of the equation. See full solution process below:

Subtract $color(red)(1.7)$ from each side of the equation to solve for $h$ while keeping the equation balanced:

$h + 1.7 - color(red)(1.7) = -2.1 - color(red)(1.7)$

$h + 0 = -3.8$

$h = -3.8$

How do you solve h+1.7=-2.1h+1.7=-2.1?