\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 4.

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\"\"

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\"\"                             (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                 (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"                        (Multiply each side by negative one)

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\"\"                                (Product of two same signs is positive)\"\"

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Check:

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To check the solution, substitute \"\" in original equation.

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\"\"

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\"\"                                (Multiply: \"\")

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Compare the values, the equation is true.\"\"

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The value of r is \"\".