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 .