solve for S. you nmust write your answer in fully simplified form. -5 = 5s

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To solve for \( s \) in the equation \(-5 = 5s\), follow these steps:

  1. Divide both sides of the equation by 5:

\[ \frac{-5}{5} = \frac{5s}{5} \]

  1. Simplify both sides:

\[ -1 = s \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ s = -1 \]