Chapter 3, Problem 11PSQ

To determine

To calculate:solve the equation $\frac{h}{6}=-8$ .

Answer to Problem 11PSQ

The value of equation $\frac{h}{6}=-8$ is $-48$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : consider, the equationprovided in the question,

  $\frac{h}{6}=-8$ .

Calculation : to solve the equationmultiply by 6 each side.

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{h}{6}=-8\\ h=-8·6\\ h=-48\end{array}$

For check solution put $h=-48$ .

  $\frac{h}{6}=-8$

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{-48}{6}=-8\\ -8=-8\end{array}$

Hence,

Thus,Thevalue of equation $\frac{h}{6}=-8$ is $-48$ .