Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. -12s + 14 = -11s + 9 -s + 14 = 9 -s = blank subtract 14 from both sides s = blank divide both sides by -1

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

Add \(11s\) to both sides of \(-12s + 14=-11s + 9\). We get \((-12s+11s)+14=(-11s + 11s)+9\), which simplifies to \(-s + 14 = 9\).

Step2: Isolate the variable term

Subtract 14 from both sides of \(-s + 14 = 9\). We have \(-s+(14 - 14)=9 - 14\), so \(-s=-5\).

Step3: Solve for \(s\)

Divide both sides of \(-s=-5\) by \(- 1\). We get \(s = 5\).

Answer:

The first blank is "Add \(11s\) to both sides", the second blank is \(-5\), the third blank is \(5\).