Solve. Clear fractions first.
-$\frac{1}{5} r+\frac{6}{5}=\frac{1}{7} r+\frac{8}{7}$
A) 1
B) 2
C) -1
D) -2

Name: Solve. Clear fractions first. -$\frac{1}{5} r+\frac{6}{5}=\frac{1}{7} r+\frac{8}{7}$ A) 1 B) 2 C) -1 D) -2
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To solve the equation $\frac{1}{5} r+\frac{6}{5}=\frac{1}{7} r+\frac{8}{7}$, first eliminate the fractions by finding a common denominator, which is 35. Multiplying every term by 35 gives $7r + 42 = 5r + 40$. Subtracting $5r$ and $40$ from both sides gives $2r = -2$, so $r = -1$.

Solve Clear Fractions First 15r+65=17r+87\frac{1}{5} r+\frac{6}{5}=\frac{1}{7} r+\frac{8}{7}51​r+56​=71​r+78​ A) 1 B) 2 C) -1 D) -2

Solve Clear Fractions First $\frac{1}{5} r+\frac{6}{5}=\frac{1}{7} r+\frac{8}{7}$ A) 1
B) 2
C) -1
D) -2