SOLUTION: how do i solve for "s" A=1/3h(s+k)

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Question 217645: how do i solve for "s"
A=1/3h(s+k)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=%281%2F3%29h%28s%2Bk%29 Start with the given equation.


3A=h%28s%2Bk%29 Multiply both sides by 3.


3A=hs%2Bhk Distribute


3A-hk=hs Subtract hk from both sides.


%283A-hk%29%2Fh=s Divide both sides by 'h'.


So the solution is s=%283A-hk%29%2Fh