SOLUTION: 6r-1+6r=11 would you help me solve this math equation is my first time dealing with this :) thank you :)

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Question 299895: 6r-1+6r=11
would you help me solve this math equation is my first time dealing with this :)
thank you :)
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6r-1%2B6r=11 Start with the given equation.



12r-1=11 Combine like terms on the left side.



12r=11%2B1 Add 1 to both sides.



12r=12 Combine like terms on the right side.



r=%2812%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate r.



r=1 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is r=1