Question

Solve for r.

r over 5−6=−1

Answer 1

To solve for r, we will isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Let's start by removing the negative sign near the 6:

r/5 - 6 = -1

Next, we will add 6 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with r:

(r/5) + 6 = -1 + 6

This simplifies to:

(r/5) + 6 = 5

Now, let's subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term with r:

(r/5) = 5 - 6

This simplifies to:

(r/5) = -1

Finally, to solve for r, we will multiply both sides of the equation by 5:

5 * (r/5) = -1 * 5

The 5 on the left side cancels out, which leaves us with:

r = -5

Therefore, the solution is r = -5.