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Solve the equation
r-3 = 3(r- 5)​

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Answer:

r=6

Explanation:

r-3=3(r-5)

First distribute:

r-3=3r-15

Then subtract r on both sides

-3=2r-15

Then add 15 on both sides

2r=12

Divide by 2 to isolate r

r=6

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