Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.1 Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 14: 52

Answer

r = -11/13

Work Step by Step

5r - 9 = 18r + 2 5r - 9 - 2 = 18r + 2 -2 5r - 11 = 18r 5r - 5r - 11 = 18r - 5r -11 = 13r r = -11/13
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