How do you solve #r-6r^2=-1#? Algebra Quadratic Equations and Functions Comparing Methods for Solving Quadratics 1 Answer Babette Aug 8, 2015 #r=-1/3# and #r=1/2# Explanation: #-6r^2+r+1=0# Add #1# to both sides #(-3r-1)(2r-1)=0# Factor #-3r-1=0# #-3r=1# so #r=-1/3# #2r-1=0# #2r=1# so #r=1/2# Answer link Related questions What are the different methods for solving quadratic equations? What would be the best method to solve #-3x^2+12x+1=0#? How do you solve #-4x^2+4x=9#? What are the two numbers if the product of two consecutive integers is 72? Which method do you use to solve the quadratic equation #81x^2+1=0#? How do you solve #-4x^2+4000x=0#? How do you solve for x in #x^2-6x+4=0#? How do you solve #x^2-6x-16=0# by factoring? How do you solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products #x^2 + 7x + 6 = 0#? How do you solve #x^2=2x#? See all questions in Comparing Methods for Solving Quadratics Impact of this question 1535 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License