3(6s–20)=6


18s+60=6
Apply the distributive property
Add -3 to both sides
Subtract -3 from both sides
Multiply both sides by -3
Divide both sides by -3
Apply the distributive property

18s=
-54
Subtract 60 from both sides
s=

1 answer

Let's solve the equation step by step based on what you've provided.

  1. Start with the initial equation: \[ 3(6s - 20) = 6 \]

  2. Apply the distributive property: \[ 18s - 60 = 6 \]

  3. Add 60 to both sides: \[ 18s - 60 + 60 = 6 + 60 \] \[ 18s = 66 \]

  4. Now, divide both sides by 18: \[ s = \frac{66}{18} \]

  5. Simplifying \(\frac{66}{18}\): \[ s = \frac{11}{3} \]

Thus, the final solution is: \[ s = \frac{11}{3} \] or approximately \(s \approx 3.67\).