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Question 230080: 5s+s=78
what does s=

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Combine like terms:
5s+1s=78
6s=78

Now, "undo" this multiplication by 6 by DIVIDING both sides by 6:
%286s%29%2F6=78%2F6
s=13

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