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The solution shown for the equation is incorrect. a. What is the correct solution? b. What was the likely error? -3(6 - r) = 6 -18 - 3r = 6 -3r = 24 r = -8

The solution shown for the equation is incorrect. a. What is the correct solution? b. What was the likely error? -3(6 - r) = 6 -18 - 3r = 6 -3r = 24 r = -8
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The solution shown for the equation is incorrect.

a. What is the correct solution?
b. What was the likely error?
-3(6 - r) = 6
-18 - 3r = 6
-3r = 24
r = -8

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

-3(6-r)= -18+3r because -*-=+

3r=24

r=8

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