Question

solve for s.
$17s + 3s + 2s - 14s - s = 7$
$s = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

$17s + 3s + 2s - 14s - s = (17+3+2-14-1)s = 7s$

Step2: Isolate s by dividing both sides by 7

$\frac{7s}{7} = \frac{7}{7}$

Answer:

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