How do you simplify #5.1s+ 7.09+ 10.51-= 4.3s - 16.42#?

1 Answer
Nov 5, 2017

# s = -42.525#

Explanation:

#5.1s+ 7.09+ 10.51= 4.3s - 16.42#

Take the terms with variable #s# on left hand side of equation and rest of the terms on right hand side (by transposing):

#=>5.1s- 4.3s = - 16.42-7.09-10.51#

#=> 0.8s = -34.02#

#=> s = -34.02/ 0.8#

#=> s = -42.525#