Question

What is the solution to the equation? 4 + 3s – 9s = 22 A. s = –3 B. s = –1.5 C. s = 1.5 D. S= 4 2/3=

Answer 1

4 + 3s - 9s = 22
4 - 6s = 22
-6s = 22 - 4
-6s = 18
s = -18/6
s = - 3 <===

Answer 2

Hello!

First, let's write the problem.
$4+3s-9s=22$
Add like terms,
$4-6s=22$
Subtract 4 from both sides.
$4-6s-4=22-4$
$-6s=18$
Divide both sides by -6.
$\frac{-6s}{-6}=\frac{18}{-6}$

Our final answer would be,
$s=-3$

You can feel free to let me know if you have any questions regarding this!
Thanks!

- TetraFish