Solve for r. sqrt ( –8r − 6) = sqrt –2r r = _____

Square both sides: Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the square roots. (sqrt(–8r − 6))^2 = (sqrt(–2r))^2 –8r − 6 = –2rMove terms with r: Move all terms containing r to one side of the equation. –8r + 2r = 6 –6r = 6Divide by -6: Divide both sides by –6 to solve for r. r = 6 / –6 r = –1

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Solve for $r$ . $\newline$ $\sqrt{(-8r - 6)} = \sqrt{-2r}$ $\newline$ $r =$ _____

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Q. Solve for

r

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\sqrt{(-8r - 6)} = \sqrt{-2r}

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r =

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Square both sides: Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the square roots. $\newline$ $(\sqrt{-8r - 6})^2 = (\sqrt{-2r})^2$ $\newline$ $-8r - 6 = -2r$
Move terms with $r$ : Move all terms containing $r$ to one side of the equation. $\,-8r + 2r = 6$ $\,-6r = 6$
Divide by $-6$ : Divide both sides by extendash $6$ to solve for $r$ . $\newline$ r = \frac{6}{\textendash6} $\newline$ r = \textendash1