s2+8=54
Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.
s2=54-8
Subtract 8 from 54.
s2=46
s2=46
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
2⋅s2=2⋅46
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2⋅s2=2⋅46
Rewrite the expression.
s=2⋅46
s=2⋅46
Multiply 2 by 46.
s=92
s=92
Solve for s s/2+8=54