Question

solve for s.
3s + 2 = 12 - 2s
s = ?

Explanation:

Step1: Add $2s$ to both sides

$3s +2 +2s = 12 -2s +2s$
$5s +2 =12$

Step2: Subtract 2 from both sides

$5s +2 -2 =12 -2$
$5s =10$

Step3: Divide by 5 on both sides

$\frac{5s}{5}=\frac{10}{5}$
$s=2$

Answer:

$2$