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Solving and Simplifying Equations
5r = -3(r +3) +7

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Answer:

r = -1/4

Explanation:

5r = -3(r + 3) +7

multiplying -3 with r + 3

5r = -3r - 9 +7

taking -3r on the other side of equality sign

5r + 3r = -9 + 7

8r = -2

dividing 8 by -2

r = -2/8

simplifying -2/8

r = -1/4

User Reza Keshavarz
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Answer:

-2/8

Explanation:

-3r-9+7=5r

-2=5r+3r

r=-2/8

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