Question

What is the answer for3(r-7)=24

Answer 1

Hi, there.

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First off, distribute 3 through parentheses.

`\boldsymbol{3(r-7)=24}\\\boldsymbol{3r-21=24}`

Next, add 21 to both sides.

`\boldsymbol{3r=45}`

Divide both sides by 3.

`\boldsymbol{r=15}`

Hope the answer - and explanation - made sense,

happy studying.

Answer 2

3(r-7)=24

Multiply bracket out

3r - 21 = 24

+21

3r. = 45

÷ 3

r = 15

Hope this helps!