Solve for s. 3 = s + 7/3 s = _____

Isolate variable s: Isolate the variable s by subtracting 7/3 from both sides of the equation. 3 = s + 7/3 To isolate s, subtract 7/3 from both sides. 3 - 7/3 = s + 7/3 - 7/3 s = 3 - 7/3Convert whole number: Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as 7/3 to combine the terms. s = 3 - 7/3 s = (3 * 3)/3 - 7/3 s = 9/3 - 7/3Subtract fractions: Subtract the fractions. s = 9/3 - 7/3 s = (9 - 7)/3 s = 2/3

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Q. Solve for

s

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3 = s + \frac{7}{3}

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s =

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Isolate variable $s$ : Isolate the variable $s$ by subtracting $\frac{7}{3}$ from both sides of the equation. $3 = s + \frac{7}{3}$ To isolate $s$ , subtract $\frac{7}{3}$ from both sides. $3 - \frac{7}{3} = s + \frac{7}{3} - \frac{7}{3}$ $s = 3 - \frac{7}{3}$
Convert whole number: Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as $\frac{7}{3}$ to combine the terms. $\newline$ $s = 3 - \frac{7}{3}$ $\newline$ $s = \frac{(3 \times 3)}{3} - \frac{7}{3}$ $\newline$ $s = \frac{9}{3} - \frac{7}{3}$
Subtract fractions: Subtract the fractions. $\newline$ $s = \frac{9}{3} - \frac{7}{3}$ $\newline$ $s = \frac{9 - 7}{3}$ $\newline$ $s = \frac{2}{3}$