V = s^2 +1/2sh Reorder so common terms are on one side. s^2 +(sh)/2 = v Subtract s^2 from both sides. (sh)/2 = -s^2 +v Multiply both sides of the equation by 2. sh = -s^2 *2 +v *2 Simplify each term. sh = -2s^2 +2v Divide each term by s and simplify.