The equations are
\
Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Solve the second equation for s in terms of t.
\Apply subtraction property of equality; if a = b, then
.
Subtract
from each side.



Substitute
in Equation (1).


Product of two different sings is negative.
\
Distribute terms using Distributive property:
.


Add 12 to each side.
\


Substitute
in equation in equation
.



The solution is
.