SOLUTION: solve the following. equation. -3(2s-5)-15=-3(7s+6)-5

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Question 760437: solve the following. equation.
-3(2s-5)-15=-3(7s+6)-5

Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3(2s-5)-15=-3(7s+6)-5
-6s + 15-15 = -21s - 18 - 5
Collect like terms.
Don't forget to change the sign
as you cross the =
-6s + 21s = -18 - 5
15s = -23
s = -23/15

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