SOLUTION: I can not figure out how you get the answer for problem's like this one. R over -3 add 6 subtract 1 =2 or a similer problem: R over -7 subtract 5 = -6

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Question 15218: I can not figure out how you get the answer for problem's like this one.
R over -3 add 6 subtract 1 =2 or a similer problem: R over -7 subtract 5 = -6



Answer by wgunther(43) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm guessing the problem is
r%2F-3+%2B+6-1=2
first thing you do is try to isolate the variable term. 6-1=5, 2-5=-3
r%2F-3+=+-3
Then you can multiple both sides by -3, because r%2F-3%2A-3=r
r+=+9