what is the value of s if 1/3 s + 14 = 26
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
⅓s + 14 = 26
Solve for s.
Solution:
In order to solve for s, we first need to multiply 3 on both sides of the equation, this will cancel out ⅓s leaving behind s.
⅓s + 14 = 16
(3) (⅓s + 14) = (3)16
s + 42 = 48
Transpose 42 to the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
s = 48 - 42
s = 6
Final answer:
s = 6