Is 4(2r-1)=-2(3r+16) a no solution or infinite solutions

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asked Apr 8, 2023 81.5k views

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Rudy Matela · Answer 1 · 2023-04-09T03:03:35+0000

Answer:

one solution, r = - 2

Explanation:

4(2r - 1) = - 2(3r + 16) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

8r - 4 = - 6r - 32 ( add 6r to both sides )

14r - 4 = - 32 ( add 4 to both sides )

14r = - 28 ( divide both sides by 14 )

r = - 2