Verified Answer :

firestarangel26

Start by combining like terms: 
\(( \frac{5}{9} s + \frac{13}{9}s)=24\)
\(\frac{5}{9} s + \frac{13}{9}s=2s\)

Now we have:
\(2s=24\)

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate s

\(\frac{2s}{2} = \frac{24}{2}\)

Final answer:

s=12

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