SOLUTION: P=s1+s2+s3 Solve for s1

Question 178383: P=s1+s2+s3
Solve for s1
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Mathtut:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Multiply EVERY term by -1 to make positive

Rearrange the terms.

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Answer:

So the solution is
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=s1+s2+s3
:
subtracted s2 and s3 from both sides to isolate the variable s1
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