Michigan State University - Diagnostic Exam

1.2

  •   If 1-   3-  1-
 r + 5 = 2  , then r =(?).

    a) 10  b) 3
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2  c) 2
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3  d) - 10  e)   3
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Solution:
       (           )
         1-  3-   1-
⇒  10r   r + 5 =  2   ⇒   10 + 6r = 5r  ⇒  r =  - 10

Diagnostic:

If you miss this question please review equations with fractions.

Also see 1.1: Linear Equations .


July 15, 2008