Question

Solve for r.
0.5(r + 2.75) = 3

Answer 1

R=3.25 is the correct answer I believe

Answer 2

r=3.25

Explanation:

Question: 0.5(r+2.75)=3

1) Distribute 0.5 to r and 2.75:

0.5r+1.375=3

2) Subtract 1.375 from both sides:

0.5r=1.625

3) Divide both sides by 0.5:

r=3.25

Footnotes:

1) The Distributive property says a(b+c)=ab+ac