solve for s.\n48s - 46s + 3s - 2s + 9 = 42\ns =

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

$$48s - 46s+3s - 2s=(48 - 46 + 3-2)s=(2 + 3-2)s=3s$$ The equation becomes $3s + 9=42$.

Step2: Isolate the term with (s)

Subtract 9 from both sides: $3s+9 - 9=42 - 9$, so $3s = 33$.

Step3: Solve for (s)

Divide both sides by 3: $s=\frac{33}{3}$.

Answer:

(s = 11)