Question

Solve the equation 2s+s+12=132

Answer 1

The answer is 40 ! You combine like terms and get the opposite variables to the left and regular number with out the variable to the right and then solve so 40 !

Answer 2

2s+s+12=132
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2s+s+12=132
Simplify: Let's simplify step-by-step.
2s+s+12=132
(2s+s)+(12)=132(Combine Like Terms)
3s+12=132
3s+12=132
Step 2: Subtract 12 from both sides.
3s+12−12=132−12
3s=120
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3s/3=120/3s=40