Question

Solve for s 9s+20=−16

Answer 1

s = -4

Explanation:

9s+20=−16

Subtract 20 from each side

9s +20 -20 = -16 -20

9s = -36

Divide by 9

9s/9 = -36/9

s = -4

Answer 2

s = -4

Explanation:

Your goal is to manipulate the equation so you can isolate s

9s + 20 = -16

Subtract 20 from both sides to get:

9s = -36

Divide both sides by 9 so s is alone

you end up with s = -4