Question 352257
"7r minus 8 equals negative 14" translates to {{{7r-8=-14}}}





{{{7r-8=-14}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7r=-14+8}}} Add {{{8}}} to both sides.



{{{7r=-6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{r=(-6)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{r}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{r=-6/7}}} which approximates to {{{r=-0.857}}}.