Question

What value of r makes the equation 6(r+5)-3=2r+7 true? Enter your numerical answer in the space provided.

Answer 1

Equations

To solve the equation, isolate x.

6(r + 5) - 3 = 2r + 7

6r + 30 - 3 = 2r + 7

6r + 27 = 2r + 7

6r - 2r = 7 - 27

4r = -20

r = -5

Therefore, r = -5.