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2m=p-q/r solve for r

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To solve for r, you would start by subtracting p from both sides.

2m - p = -q/r

Multiply everything by r.

2mr - pr = -q

Factor r out of the left side of the equation.

r(2m - p) = -q

Divide both sides by (2m - p).

r =
(-q)/(2m-p) = (q)/(2m + p).

User Aaron Dietz
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