Solve for $$ s $$ $$ 2(s+4)-7=-1 $$ $$ s=\square $$

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UpStudy AI · Accepted Answer

To solve for $$ s $$ in the equation:

$$
2(s + 4) - 7 = -1
$$

**Step 1:** Distribute the 2 into the parentheses.

$$
2s + 8 - 7 = -1
$$

**Step 2:** Combine like terms.

$$
2s + 1 = -1
$$

**Step 3:** Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with $$ s $$.

$$
2s = -2
$$

**Step 4:** Divide both sides by 2 to solve for $$ s $$.

$$
s = -1
$$

$$
s = \boxed{-1}
$$
$$ s = -1 $$

Solve for \( s \) \[ 2(s+4)-7=-1 \] \[ s=\square \]