SOLUTION: Hi, I would really appreciate help answering this problem: s+2s+4s=-42. Thank you.

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Question 912768: Hi, I would really appreciate help answering this problem: s+2s+4s=-42. Thank you.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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s%2B2s%2B4s=-42 Start with the given equation.


7s=-42 Combine like terms on the left side.


s=%28-42%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate s.


s=-6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is s=-6


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