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work it out "the equation 1.5r + 15=2.25r represents the number r of movies u must rent to spend the same amount at each movie store. how many movies must u rent to spend the same amount at each movie store" then there's 2 pics one says "all rentals $1.50, membership fee $15" other says "membership free, all rentals $2.25"

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Answer:

20

Explanation:

Your equation is correct. To solve it subtract 1.5r from both sides and divide by the resulting coefficient of r.

15 = 0.75r

15/0.75 = r = 20

You must rent 20 movies for the costs to be the same.

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