To solve the equation \(-17 = \frac{3}{2} r\), you can isolate \(r\) by following these steps: 1. Multiply both sides of the equation by \(\frac{2}{3}\) to eliminate the fraction: \[ r = -17 \cdot \frac{2}{3} \] 2. Calculate the right side: \[ r = -\frac{34}{3} \] So, the solution is: \[ r = -\frac{34}{3} \] You can also express it as a decimal: \[ r \approx -11.33 \]