SOLUTION: how do i figure out this equation -10(r-6)=90?

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Question 226452: how do i figure out this equation -10(r-6)=90?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-10%28r-6%29=90 Start with the given equation.


-10r%2B60=90 Distribute.


-10r=90-60 Subtract 60 from both sides.


-10r=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


r=%2830%29%2F%28-10%29 Divide both sides by -10 to isolate r.


r=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is r=-3