Question

7(7 + 5r) = 7(2 + 6r) please show work

Answer 1

r = 0

Explanation:

7 ( 7 + 5r ) = 7 ( 7 + 6r )

First use the ditributive property of multiplication -

49 + 35r = 49 + 42r

Subtract 35r from both sides -

49 = 49 + 7r

Subtract 49 from both sides -

0 = 7r

r = 0

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Answer 2

r=5

Explanation:

1. Use the division property

49+35r=14+42r

2. Combine like terms

35=7r

3. Divide

r=5