Question

-17r+20r-11r+5r+17=-10

Answer 1

To solve the equation, combine like terms on each side:

-17r + 20r - 11r + 5r + 17 = -10

Combine the coefficients of the like terms:

(-17 + 20 - 11 + 5)r + 17 = -10

(-3r + 17) = -10

Now, isolate the variable by subtracting 17 from both sides:

-3r = -27

Finally, divide by -3 to solve for r:

r = 9

Answer 2

r = 9

Explanation:

-17r + 20r - 11r + 5r + 17 = -10

There are terms with "r" variable and a term with no variable. To start this problem, we will combine the like terms, so all terms with "r":

-3r + 17 = -10

Subtract 17 from both sides to isolate the term with 'r':

-3r = -27

Divide both sides by -3 to solve for 'r':

r = 9

The solution to the equation is r = 9.