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

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Question 679273: what is the value of s in this equation: 9(s)+5=7s
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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
highlight_green%28s+=+-5%2F2%29
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