Question

Solve for s.

1.52(s + 3) − 2.61 = 9.55

s =

Answer 1

s = 5

Explanation:

1.52(s + 3) − 2.61 = 9.55

solve the brackets first

1.52s + 4.56 − 2.61 = 9.55

1.52s + 1.95 = 9.55

1.52s = 9.55 - 1.95

1.52s = 7.6

s = 7.6 / 1.52

s = 5

Let's Cross-Check

1.52 (5 + 3) − 2.61

7.6 + 4.56 − 2.61

7.6 + 1.95

= 9.55

CROSS-CHECKED

Answer 2

s=5

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

s=5