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16 - 2r = -3r + 6r +1
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User Ceejay
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Answer:

r = 3

Explanation:

User Victorwoo
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Answer:

Explanation:

16 - 2r = -3r + 6r +1

Add the like terms in the RHS

16 - 2r = 3r + 1

Add 2r to both the sides

16 - 2r + 2r = 3r +1 +2r

16 = 5r +1

Subtract 1 from both sides

16 - 1 = 5r + 1 - 1

15 = 5r

Divide both sides by 5

15/5 = 5r/5

3 = r

r = 3

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