SOLUTION: solve the equations and state a reason for each step. p-1=6 2r-7=9

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Question 343793: solve the equations and state a reason for each step.
p-1=6
2r-7=9
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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p-1=6
add 1
p=7
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2r-7=9
add 7
2r=16
divide by 2
r=8