SOLUTION: I AM CONFUSED ON THIS EQUATION 9-3R=14. I BELIEVE THE ANSWER IS -21 BUT I AM NOT SURE.

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Question 671359: I AM CONFUSED ON THIS EQUATION 9-3R=14. I BELIEVE THE ANSWER IS -21 BUT I AM NOT SURE.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, smart1:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9-3R=14
Subtrac 9
-3r = 5
Divide by -3
r = -5/3

Answer by smart1(6) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R=-5/3 or -1.6 repeating