How do you solve $2(3r + 1) = 2r$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-06-25T06:54:28

$2(3r+1)=2r$

Distribute the $2$ on the left side of the inequality.

$6r+2=2r$

Subtract $2$ from both sides.

$6r=2r-2$

Subtract 2r from both sides.

$4r=-2$

Divide both sides by $4$ .

$r=(-2)/(4)$

$r=-1 /2$

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