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

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To solve for \( s \) in the equation \( 11s + 3 + 4 = 5 \), first combine the constants on the left side:

\[ 11s + 7 = 5 \]

Next, isolate \( 11s \) by subtracting 7 from both sides:

\[ 11s = 5 - 7 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 11s = -2 \]

Now, to solve for \( s \), divide both sides by 11:

\[ s = \frac{-2}{11} \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ s = -\frac{2}{11} \]