Question

How do you solve `-5| 5+ 3r | + 9= - 1`?

Answer 1

`r=-1`
OR
`r=-7/3=-2 1/3`

Explanation:

`-5abs(5+3r)+9=-1`
`=> -5abs(5+3r)=-10`
`=> abs(5+3r)=2`

2 options:
`5+3r=+2 => 3r=-3 => r=-1`
OR
`5+3r=-2 => 3r=-7 => r=-7/3=-2 1/3`