Solve the equation.

0.25r - 0.125 + 0.5r = 0.5 + r

1 answer

Combining like terms, we have:

0.25r + 0.5r - r = 0.5 + 0.125

0.75r - r = 0.625

(0.75 - 1)r = 0.625

-0.25r = 0.625

Dividing both sides by -0.25:

r = 0.625 / -0.25

r = -2.5