SOLUTION: 3(4r-8)=36 is the equation and I need to find what r equals, how do I find the answer?

Question 958327: 3(4r-8)=36 is the equation and I need to find what r equals, how do I find the answer?
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, fion6002:
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....simplify, divide both sides by

Answer by fion6002(19) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(4r-8)=36
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12r - 24 = 36
12r - 24 + 24 = 36 + 24
12r = 60
12r / 12 = 60 / 12
r = 5
Or divide by 3 from both side
4r - 8 = 12
4r - 8 + 8 = 12 + 8
4r = 20
4r / 4 = 20 / 4
r = 5
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