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4(2x - 1) = -2(3r + 16)one solution, no solution, infinite solution

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Step 1 : Let's solve the equation:

4 (2r - 1) = -2 (3r + 16)

8r - 4 = -6r -32

Like terms:

8r + 6r = -32 + 4

14r = -28

Dividing by 14 at both sides:

14r/14 = -28/14

r = -2

The equation has only one solution

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