Which of the following values of r will result in a true statement when substituted into the given equation? - r + 5 (r + 2) = - 10 A. r = - 6 B. r = - 5 C. r = 0 D. r = 1

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Macey Todd

7 September, 14:20

Which of the following values of r will result in a true statement when substituted into the given equation? - r + 5 (r + 2) = - 10 A. r = - 6 B. r = - 5 C. r = 0 D. r = 1

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Cassius Richardson · Answer 1

Choice B is correct.

Explanation:

The given equation is - r+5 (r+2) = -10

Put r=-5 into the above equation

- (-5) + 5 (-5+2) = -10

5+5 (-3) = -10

5-15=-10

-10=-10

Right and left side of above equation is equal by putting r=-5 so it is true statement.