Isolate variable r: To isolate the variable r, we need to get r by itself on one side of the equation. We can do this by adding 14 to both sides of the equation to cancel out the −14 that is subtracted from r.Calculation: r−14+14=23+14
Simplify equation: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms.Calculation: r=23+14
Find value of r: Adding the numbers on the right side gives us the value of r.Calculation: r=37
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