Set up the equation: Set up the equation.We are given the equation (5r+64r)=61. We need to solve for r.
Cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions: Cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions.Multiply both sides of the equation by (5r+6)⋅6 to get rid of the denominators.5r+64r⋅(5r+6)⋅6=61⋅(5r+6)⋅6
Simplify both sides of the equation: Simplify both sides of the equation.On the left side, (5r+6) cancels out, and on the right side, 6 cancels out with 61.4r×6=5r+6
Distribute the 6 on the left side: Distribute the 6 on the left side.24r=5r+6
Subtract 5r from both sides: Subtract 5r from both sides to get all r terms on one side.24r−5r=5r−5r+619r=6
Divide both sides by 19: Divide both sides by 19 to solve for r.r=196
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