SOLUTION: 5s+s=78 what does s=

Question 230080: 5s+s=78
what does s=
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Combine like terms:
5s+1s=78
6s=78

Now, "undo" this multiplication by 6 by DIVIDING both sides by 6:

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