5 (r-10)= -51 what is r

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1 answer:

Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago

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Steps to solve:

5(r - 10) = -51

~Distribute left side

5r - 50 = -51

~Add 50 to both sides

5r = -1

~Divide 5 to both sides

r = -1/5

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