(s+6)*2=26
if that is (s+6)^2=26
then take √ of both sides
s+6 = ± √26
s = -6 ± √26
If you are using * as the multiplication symbol, which it often is, then
2s + 12 = 26
2s = 14
s = 7
solve this equation.
(s+6)*2=26
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It was multiplication!! thanks this was really helpful!