Question

I need help with this question plse 2(s − 9) = 16

Answer 1

Answer: s=17

Explanation:

2(s-9)=16

2s -18=16

+18 +18

2s=34

/2 /2

s= 17

Using the distributive property you need to get 's' by itself so you can solve it.

Answer 2

s = 17

Explanation:

Solve for s

2(s − 9) = 16

Divide each side by 2

2/2(s − 9) = 16/2

s-9 = 8

Add 9 to each side

s-9+9 = 8+9

s = 17