Solve -7(s+2)-12=37
What is s

s= -5.57 (rounded to the nearest hundredth)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Multiply s and 2 by 7.

You'll get -7s-14. We'll come back to this later

2. Subtract 12 from 37.

You'll get 25

3. Add 14 to both sides so that you cancel out the -14.

The equation stands as -7s= 39

4. Divide both sides by -7 so that we leave s by itself.

s= -5.57142857