Question 678876
{{{-3r+(1/2)=4}}}
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Multiply the entire equation by 2
{{{2(-3r) + 2(1/2) = 2(4)}}}
-6r + 1 = 8
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Isolate the r variable
-6r = 8 - 1
-6r = 7
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Divide both sides by -6
r = {{{(7/-6) = -(7/6)}}}
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