Find the value of $s$ :
$s (3 s - 7) - 3 s (s - 8) = 9$

\frac{17}{9}

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\frac{9}{17}

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\frac{- 9}{17}

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\frac{- 17}{9}

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Solution

The correct option is B $\frac{9}{17}$
$⟹ s (3 s - 7) - 3 s (s - 8) = 9$
$⟹ {3 s}^{2} - 7 s - {3 s}^{2} + 24 s = 9$
$⟹ 17 s = 9$

$∴ s = \frac{9}{17}$

So, option B is correct.

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