Question

18. What value of “s” would make x =
6 in the following equation?
S + 3(2 + x) = -36

Answer 1

S = 60

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation

S + 3(2 + x) = -36

Step 2: Define variables

x = 6

Step 3: Plug in variables

S + 3(2 + 6) = -36

Step 4: Parenthesis

S + 3(8) = -36

Step 5: Multiply

S + 24 = -36

Step 6: Subtract 24 on both sides

S = 60