Question

Complete the process of solving the equation.
Fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. Simplify any fractions.
s+6
–
8
=
–
9
s+6=
Add -8 to both sides
Subtract -8 from both sides
Multiply both sides by -8
Divide both sides by -8
Combine like terms
s=

Answer 1

(s + 6)/(-8) = -9

Multiply both sides by -8
s + 6 = 72

Combine like terms (simplify -9·-8 = 72)
s = 66

Selected descriptions: Multiply both sides by -8; Combine like terms.