To solve the equation \( 4r - 8 = 12 \) for \( r \), follow these steps:
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Add 8 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \( r \): \[ 4r - 8 + 8 = 12 + 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4r = 20 \]
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Divide both sides by 4 to solve for \( r \): \[ r = \frac{20}{4} \] This simplifies to: \[ r = 5 \]
So, the solution is \( r = 5 \).