Question 452808
{{{-8r-7=24}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8r=24+7}}} Add {{{7}}} to both sides.



{{{-8r=31}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{r=(31)/(-8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-8}}} to isolate {{{r}}}.



{{{r=-31/8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{r=-31/8}}}