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Two step equation

1 - r = -5

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Hi :)

I'd start by subtracting 1 from both sides.

We end up with :

-r=-6

Now, remember that a minus before a variable is the same as -1, and divide both sides by -1.

r=6

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User Jeremy Wiebe
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Answer:

r = 6

Explanation:

two step equation

1 - r = -5

r = -5 + (-1)

r = 6

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check

1 - 6 = -5

-5 = -5

the answer is good

User Michael Plautz
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