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12 - ( 3r + 2 ) = - 7 ( r + 6 )

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Answer:

r = -13

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: distribute the signs & terms outside the parenthesis. on the left side, distribute a - sign (same thing as -1) and on the right side distibute -7

12 - (3r) - (+2) = (-7)r + (-7)6

Step 2: algebraically simplify

10 - 3r = -7r - 42

52 = -4r

r = -13

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Answer: R=-13

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