SOLUTION: What is the solution for r+7=3r? With an explanation.

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Question 787842: What is the solution for r+7=3r?
With an explanation.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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