Question

What is the solution to the equation? 6 + 2s – 8s = 18 A. s = –4 B. s = –2 C. s = 2 D. s = 4

Answer 1

6 + 2s - 8s = 18
<=> 6 - 16s = 18
<=> -16s = 18 - 6 = 12
<=> 16s = -12
<=> s = -12/16 = -3/4