Question

Solve the equation using the multiplication property of equality and the reciprocal of 1 4 . 1 4 ( r − 5 2 ) = 1 8 What is r? r = one-third r = 3 r = two-thirds r = one-half

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

I did it

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

1/4(r - 5/2) = 1/8

1/4r - 5/8 = 1/8

1/4r = 1/8 + 5/8

1/4r = 6/8

Divide both sides by 1/4

1/4r ÷ 1/4 = 6/8 ÷ 1/4

1/4r * 4/1 = 6/8 * 4/1

r = 24/8

r = 3