Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.2 - Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction - Exercises - Page 66: 45

Answer

$s=-104$

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow \frac{s}{-8}=13$ Multiply each side by $-8$. $\Rightarrow -8\cdot (\frac{s}{-8})=-8\cdot13$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow s=-104$ Check $s=-104$. $\Rightarrow \frac{-104}{-8}=13$ $\Rightarrow 13=13$ True. Hence, the solution is $s=-104$.
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