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Solve for r.

–6(r − 98) = 78

User Mike Lewis
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Explanation:

First, divide both sides of the equation by -6.

-6(r-98)÷6=78÷6

This gives us r-98=-13

Then, add 98 to both sides.

r-98+98=-13+98

The answer is r=85

User CamelCase
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Answer:

r = 85

Explanation:

→ -6 ( r - 98 ) = 78

→ r - 98 = -13

→ r = -13 + 98

→ r = 85

conclusion:

so the value of r is 85

User Mark Hillick
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