Question

How many solutions does this equation have?

–2 + 2s = –3s + 8

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

-2+2s=-3s+8

-2+2s-(-3s)=8

-2+2s+3s=8

-2+5s=8

5s=8-(-2)

5s=8+2

5s=10

s=10/5

s=2

Answer 2

Explanation:

-2 + 2s = - 3s + 8

-2 - 8 = - 3s - 2s

-10 = - 5s

-10/-5 = s

2 = s