SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 33s + 6 = 12s

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 33s + 6 = 12s       Log On


   

Question 201207: Solve the equation.
33s + 6 = 12s
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

33s%2B6=12s Start with the given equation.


33s=12s-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


33s-12s=-6 Subtract 12s from both sides.


21s=-6 Combine like terms on the left side.


s=%28-6%29%2F%2821%29 Divide both sides by 21 to isolate s.


s=-2%2F7 Reduce.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the solution is s=-2%2F7 which approximates to s=-0.286.