r + 5 = 4r - 1

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To solve the equation \( r + 5 = 4r - 1 \), we can rearrange the equation to isolate \( r \).

  1. Start by moving all terms involving \( r \) to one side and constant terms to the other side: \[ r - 4r = -1 - 5 \]

  2. Simplify both sides: \[ -3r = -6 \]

  3. Divide both sides by -3: \[ r = 2 \]

So, the solution is \( r = 2 \).