SOLUTION: what is the value of s in this equation: 9(s)+5=7s

Question 679273: what is the value of s in this equation: 9(s)+5=7s
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Group the s variable on the left side of the equation
Subtract 7s from both side and -5 from both sides
9s - 7s = -5
Combine the s variables
2s = -5
Divide both sides by 2, to isolate the s variable

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