Question

Solve for r.
0.5(r +2.75) = 3

Answer 1

r = 3.25

Explanation:

Start by eliminating the decimal fraction 0.5: 2(0.5)(r + 2.75) = 2(3) = 6

Then we have r + 2.75 = 6.

Isolate r by subtracting 2.75 from both sides. This leaves us with

r = 6 - 2.75 = 3.25.

r = 3.25