Combine like terms: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms.(5s−3s)−9=52s−9=5
Isolate the variable: Next, we want to isolate the variable s. To do this, we can add 9 to both sides of the equation to move the constant term to the right side.2s−9+9=5+92s=14
Divide to solve: Finally, we divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for s. 22s=214s=7
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