To solve this equation, first get rid of the fractions.
We do this by multiplying both sides by the denominator, 2.
So we have (2)(1/2s) = (7/2)(2).
On the left, we have s and on the right, we have 7.
So we have s = 7.
2(2x + 3) = -4 + 2(2x + 5)
4x + 6 = -4 + 4x + 10
4x + 6 = 4x + 6
4x - 6 + 6 = 4x - 6 + 6
4x = 4x
x = x
unlimited solutions.