Question

Solve for s
13s - 8s - -19 = 4
S =​

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

1) combine like terms:

5s--19=4

5s+19=4

subtract 19 from both sides:

5s=-15

s=-3

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Answer 2

s = -3

Explanation:

13s - 8s - -19 = 4

Combine like terms

5s +19 = 4

Subtract 19 from each side

5s +19-19 = 4-19

5s = -15

Divide by 5

5s/5 = -15/5

s = -3