SOLUTION: tell whether the given value of the variable is a solution of the equation -5r=125;r=-15

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Question 232639: tell whether the given value of the variable is a solution of the equation -5r=125;r=-15
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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tell whether the given value of the variable is a solution of the equation -5r=125;r=-15
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-5r = 125
Sub -15 for r
-5*-15 =? 125
75 =? 125
No, it doesn't, so it's not a solution.