To solve the equation \( 2(s - 7) = 12 \), follow these steps: 1. Distribute the 2 on the left side: \[ 2s - 14 = 12 \] 2. Add 14 to both sides to isolate the term with \( s \): \[ 2s = 12 + 14 \] \[ 2s = 26 \] 3. Divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( s \): \[ s = \frac{26}{2} \] \[ s = 13 \] The solution is \( s = 13 \).

2(s-7)=12

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To solve the equation \( 2(s - 7) = 12 \), follow these steps:

Distribute the 2 on the left side:

\[ 2s - 14 = 12 \]
Add 14 to both sides to isolate the term with \( s \):

\[ 2s = 12 + 14 \]

\[ 2s = 26 \]
Divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( s \):

\[ s = \frac{26}{2} \]

\[ s = 13 \]

The solution is \( s = 13 \).