SOLUTION: Hello, I have been having trouble with this problem for quite a while now. Here is the problem: 3 + 10 - R + 6R = -3 + 9R + 5 - 5 Thank you.

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Question 1006984: Hello, I have been having trouble with this problem for quite a while now. Here is the problem:
3 + 10 - R + 6R = -3 + 9R + 5 - 5
Thank you.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We collect like terms
3 + 10 - R + 6R = -3 + 9R + 5 - 5
and get
5R + 13 = 9R - 3
Subtract 5R from both sides
13 = 4R - 3
Now add 3...
16 = 4R
R = 4