Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 669: 25

Answer

$r=-3$

Work Step by Step

$-5=-2+r$ Add 2 to both sides. $-5+2=-2+2+r$ $-3=r+0$ $r=-3$
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