SOLUTION: 17 - s / 4 = -10 solve. I'm confused about dividing the 4. I don't know if I should divide it as 1/4 or 4/1

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Question 940162: 17 - s / 4 = -10 solve.
I'm confused about dividing the 4. I don't know if I should divide it as 1/4 or 4/1
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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17+-+s+%2F+4+=+-10 |Multiplying thru by 4 so as all denominators = 1
68 - s = -40
108 = s
And...checking
17- 108/4 = 17 - 27 = -10
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RE TY
%28s%2Fcross%284%29%29cross%284%29+=+s