Question

What is the solution to the equation? 8 + 4s – 2s = 16 A. s = –12 B. s = –4 C. s = 4 D. s = 12

Answer 1

8 + 4s – 2s = 16
simplify
8+2s = 16
subtract 8 to both sides
8 +2s - 8 = 16 - 8
2s = 8
divide both sides by 2
2s/2 = 8/2
s = 4

Answer is C. s = 4