Question

Solve for s.

3(s+8)=36


s = 2

s = 4

s = 8

s = 12

Answer 1

s = 4

Explanation:

3(s + 8) = 36

Simplify the distributive property:

⇒ 3s + 24 = 36

Subtract 24 both sides:

⇒ 3s = 36 - 24

⇒ 3s = 12

Divide 3 both sides:

⇒ 3s/3 = 12/3

⇒ s = 4