To solve the equation \(5 - r = 2 - 4r\), follow these steps:
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Rearrange the equation to isolate the variable \(r\). Start by adding \(4r\) to both sides:
\[ 5 - r + 4r = 2 - 4r + 4r \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 5 + 3r = 2 \]
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Next, subtract \(5\) from both sides:
\[ 3r = 2 - 5 \]
Which simplifies to:
\[ 3r = -3 \]
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Finally, divide both sides by \(3\) to solve for \(r\):
\[ r = \frac{-3}{3} = -1 \]
So, the solution is \(r = -1\).