Solve for s. sqrt ( –5s − 3) = sqrt –2s s = _____

Square both sides: Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the square roots. (sqrt(–5s − 3))^2 = (sqrt(–2s))^2 –5s − 3 = –2sMove terms containing s: Move all terms containing s to one side of the equation. –5s + 2s = 3 –3s = 3Divide by -3: Divide both sides by –3 to solve for s. s = 3 / (–3) s = –1

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Solve for $s$ . $\newline$ $\sqrt{(-5s - 3)} = \sqrt{-2s}$ $\newline$ $s =$ _____

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Q. Solve for

s

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\sqrt{(-5s - 3)} = \sqrt{-2s}

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s =

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Square both sides: Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the square roots. $\newline$ $(\sqrt{-5s - 3})^2 = (\sqrt{-2s})^2$ $\newline$ $-5s - 3 = -2s$
Move terms containing $s$ : Move all terms containing $s$ to one side of the equation. $\,-5s + 2s = 3$ $\,-3s = 3$
Divide by $-3$ : Divide both sides by extendash $3$ to solve for $s$ . $\newline$ $s = \frac{3}{( extendash3)}$ $\newline$ $s = extendash1$