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Error Analysis  The solution shown for the equation is incorrect. What is the correct​ solution? What is the​ error? -5(4-r)=15 -20-5r=15 -5=35 r=-7
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Error Analysis  The solution shown for the equation is incorrect. What is the correct​ solution? What is the​ error?

-5(4-r)=15
-20-5r=15
-5=35
r=-7

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Hello!

Answer:


The error in the solution is the sign of our is incorrect. It should be positive.

(r=7) instead of negative (= -7).
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