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(1)/(2) +(r)/(7) = (5)/(14) WILL GIVE BRAILIEST

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Answer:

r = -1

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by the common denominator (14)


14((1)/(2) + (r)/(7)) = (5)/(14) (14)

Distribute


7 + 2r = 5

Subtract both sides by 7


2r = -2

Divide both sides by 2


r = -1\\

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