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If -12r+16= -8 what is the value of r

User Rijnhardt
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Answer:

r=2

Explanation:

sub 16 frome each side: -12r=-24

divide both sides by -12: r=2

would have made it more detailed but im lazy rn, have a good day

User Espen Riskedal
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Answer:

r = 2

Explanation:

-12r + 16 = -8

Subtract 16 from both sides to isolate the r term.

-12r + 16 - 16 = -8 - 16

-12r = -24

Divide both sides by negative twelve.

-12r/-12 = -24/-12

Solve.

r = 2

User Yatul
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