Question

Solve for s.

3(s+8)=36


s = 2

s = 4

s = 8

s = 12

Answer 1

s = 4

Explanation:

To solve for "s", we need to simplify the distributive property on the LHS.

`\rightarrow 3(s + 8) = 36`

`\rightarrow 3s + 24 = 36`

Now, let's solve for "s".

`\rightarrow 3s + 24 = 36`

`\rightarrow3s + 24 - 24 = 36 - 24`

`\rightarrow3s = 12`

`\rightarrow \boxed{s = (12)/(3) = 4}`

Answer 2

3(s+8) = 36

= 3(4+8) = 36

=3(12) = 36

= 3×12 = 36