Answers:
(1) r = 0
(2) The equation has no solution
Explanations:
(1) Given the expression:
Removing the brackets, we have:
Multiply both sides by 3
Collect like terms
Divide both sides by 48
(2) Given the expression:
Remove brackets
Collect like terms
Simplifying this, the variable k vanishes, leaving us with nothing to find. Therefore, the equation has no solution.