Question

What is the solution to this equation?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. s=32

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation, we want to find out what s is. In order to do this, we have to get s by itself. Perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation. Keep in mind, everything done to one side, has to be done to the other.

–5(s – 30) = –10

s-30 is being multiplied by -5. The opposite of multiplication is division. Divide both sides by -5.

–5(s – 30)/-5= –10/-5

s-30=-10/-5

s-30=2

30 is being subtracted from s. The opposite of subtraction is addition. Add 30 to both sides.

s-30+30=2+30

s=2+30

s=32

Let's check our solution. Substitute 32 in for s in the original equation. If our solution is correct, the left side of the equation should match the right side.

–5(s – 30) = –10

-5(32-30)=-10

-5(2)= -10

-10=-10

The statement above is true, so we know that s is equal to 32, and D is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

s = 32

Step-by-step explanation:

–5(s – 30) = –10

Divide each side by -5

–5/ -5(s – 30) = –10/-5

s - 30 = 2

Add 30 to each side

s-30+30 = 2+30

s = 32