SOLUTION: Write an equation and solve for the variable specified. Three times a number s plus 4 times a number y is equal to 1 more than 6 times the number s. Solve for s.

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Question 954870: Write an equation and solve for the variable specified.
Three times a number s plus 4 times a number y is equal to 1 more than 6 times the number s. Solve for s.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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3s+4y=6s+1
3s-6s=1-4y
-3s=-4y+1
s=(-4y+1)/-3
s=(4y-1)/3