1. **State the problem:** We have a convex polygon with six interior angles given as:
- 131°
- $s + 49$°
- $2s - 12$°
- $3s - 43$°
- $s + 44$°
- $2s + 20$°
We need to find the value of $s$.
2. **Formula used:** The sum of interior angles of a polygon with $n$ sides is given by:
$$\text{Sum of interior angles} = (n - 2) \times 180$$
Since there are 6 angles, $n=6$.
3. **Calculate the sum of interior angles:**
$$ (6 - 2) \times 180 = 4 \times 180 = 720 $$
4. **Set up the equation:**
Sum of all given angles equals 720:
$$131 + (s + 49) + (2s - 12) + (3s - 43) + (s + 44) + (2s + 20) = 720$$
5. **Simplify the left side:**
Combine like terms:
$$131 + s + 49 + 2s - 12 + 3s - 43 + s + 44 + 2s + 20 = 720$$
Group $s$ terms:
$$s + 2s + 3s + s + 2s = 9s$$
Sum constants:
$$131 + 49 - 12 - 43 + 44 + 20 = 189$$
So the equation becomes:
$$9s + 189 = 720$$
6. **Solve for $s$:**
Subtract 189 from both sides:
$$9s + \cancel{189} - \cancel{189} = 720 - 189$$
$$9s = 531$$
Divide both sides by 9:
$$\frac{9s}{\cancel{9}} = \frac{531}{\cancel{9}}$$
$$s = 59$$
**Final answer:**
$$\boxed{59}$$
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