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I like answers above, but want to give another approach, this is algebra any way.
(2r + 1)(r - 2) = - (3r - 6)
(2r + 1)(r - 2) + (3r - 6) = 0
(2r + 1)(r - 2) + 3(r - 2) = 0 , factor out (r - 2)
(r - 2)(2r + 1 + 3) = 0
(r - 2)(2r + 4) = 0 , factor out 2
2(r - 2)(r + 2) = 0
Product equal zero if at least one factor equal zero.
r1,2 = ±2

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2r^2 + r - 4r -2 + 3r -6 = 0 = 2r^2 - 8 = (2r + 4)(r - 2)

r = 2 or -2

 

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