Question

How to solve multi-step equations with fractions like `17-s/4 = -10`?

Answer 1

Take `17` to the right changing sign:
`-s/4=-17-10`
`-s/4=-27`
take the `4` to the right multiplying:
`-s=-27*4`
`-s=-108`
multiply both sides by `-1`;
`s=108`