Concept explainers
To solve the equation:
Also check the solution.
Answer to Problem 75E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
Steps to solve a linear equation:
- Use distributive property to remove any grouping symbol.
- Simplify the expression in each side of the equation.
- Collect the variable terms on one side of the equation and the constant on the other side.
- Isolate the variable
- Check the solution by putting the solution in left and right hand and see if they are equal
Calculation:
In order to solve the equation:
First, collect the variable terms on one side of the equation and the constant on the other side, as
Now, isolate the variable r , as
Thus, solution of given equation is
Now, to check this solution put
Now, put
Thus,
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