SOLUTION: Solve. (4/5 is a fraction) Please help me. I am stumped. r+4/5= -5

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Question 509556: Solve. (4/5 is a fraction) Please help me. I am stumped.
r+4/5= -5
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r + 4/5 = -5
5r+4=-25 multiply each side by 5.
5r=-29
r=-29/5
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Ed