Question

Solve for r.
Ar + By = C

Answer 1

r = (C - By) / A

Explanation:

Ar + By = C

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-By -By

[Subtract both sides by By (Subtraction poe)]

Ar = C - By

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(Ar) = (C - By)

[Use parenthesis to group both terms (Associative property of equality)]

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÷A ÷A

[Divide both sides by A to isolate r so it can be solved (Division poe)]

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r = (C - By) / A