Question

r-2[1-3(2r+4)]=61 i know the answer but i dont get how to solve it. i have tried like a million different ways

Answer 1

i did... i am still not understanding...

Answer 2

r = 3.
\[r-2(1-6r-12)=61\]
\[r-2+12r+24=61\]
13r = 39
r = 3

Answer 3

thaNK you so much

Answer 4

start with the inner most brackets

r - 2[ 1 - 6r - 12] = 61

simplify

r - 2[ -6r - 11] = 61

r + 12r + 22 = 61

13r + 22 = 61

now solve