Question

How do you solve 4s+5=19

Answer 1

$4s+5=19$

You need to get s by itself

Minus 5 from each side

$4s=14$

14÷4= $3 \frac{2}{4}$ ⇒ $3 \frac{1}{2}$

Answer: $3 \frac{1}{2}$

Answer 2

4s + 5 = 19

First, subtract 5 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 4s = 19 - 5.
Second, simplify 19 - 5 to 14. / Your problem should look like: 4s = 14.
Third, divide both sides by 4. / Your problem should look like: s = $\frac{14}{4}$ . 
Fourth, simplify $\frac{14}{4}$ to $\frac{7}{2}$ . / Your problem should look like: s = $\frac{7}{2}$ which is the answer.