SOLUTION: Solve the equation 15r^2 = 3r

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Question 173409This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: Solve the equation
15r^2 = 3r This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

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15r^2 = 3r
Subtract 3 r from both sides
15r^2-3r=0
Factor the equation
3r(5r-1)=0
r=0 and r=1/5 these are the solutions to this problem