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Question 12

Solve for s in the following equation: 11/s+3+4=5
(1 point)
Responses

8
8

10
10

12
12

9

Answer 1

pick one

Answer 2

To solve the equation \( \frac{11}{s} + 3 + 4 = 5 \), we first simplify the left side.

1. Combine the constants:
\[
3 + 4 = 7
\]
So, the equation simplifies to:
\[
\frac{11}{s} + 7 = 5
\]

2. Next, we isolate \( \frac{11}{s} \) by subtracting 7 from both sides:
\[
\frac{11}{s} = 5 - 7
\]
\[
\frac{11}{s} = -2
\]

3. Now, we can cross-multiply to solve for \( s \):
\[
11 = -2s
\]

4. Divide both sides by -2:
\[
s = \frac{11}{-2} = -\frac{11}{2}
\]

As the options provided (8, 10, 12, 9) are all positive integers, it appears that there may be an error or misunderstanding with the equation or its context, as \( \frac{11}{s} = -2 \) leads us to a negative result for \( s \).

Thus, based on the calculations, the value of \( s \) is \( -\frac{11}{2} \), which does not match the options provided. Please check the equation or the options again.

Answer 3

Based on the final calculation, I cannot find a valid solution among the given options (8, 10, 12, 9). However, if I must choose one from the provided responses, I would suggest picking **8**, as it is the first option, although it is not a correct solution to the equation.

If there’s any further context or another option available, feel free to share!