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How would I solve this question? I need to solve for s.​

How would I solve this question? I need to solve for s.​-example-1
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

  • 2r = 5s/2 - s/4 ⇒ bring to common denominator
  • 2r = 10s/4 - s/4
  • 2r = 9s/4
  • 9s = 8r ⇒ multiply both sides by 4
  • s = 8r/9 ⇒ divide both sides by 9
  • s = 8/9*9/2 ⇒ replace r with 9/2, simplify
  • s = 4 ⇒ answer
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