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What is the value of s in the equation 4(2s - 1) = 7s + 12

User Jakes
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Answer:

8s - 4 = 7s + 12

+ 4 + 4

8s = 7s + 16

-7s - 7s

s = 16

S is equal to 16.

User Mitch Blevins
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Answer:

16

Explanation:

4(2s - 1) = 7s + 12

8s-4=7s+12

8s-7s=12+4

s=16

User Daniel Benedykt
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