Question

How to solve 5s+7−2s=16

Answer 1

5s+7-2s=16

(5-2)s=16-7

3s = 9

s= 9/3

s=3

Answer 2

5s+7−2s=16

combine like terms

3s + 7 = 16

subtract 7 from both sides

3s = 9

divide both sides by 3

s = 3

answer

s = 3