1. **State the problem:** Solve for $r$ in the equation $$20r = -5(13r - 17)$$.
2. **Distribute the right side:** Multiply $-5$ by each term inside the parentheses:
$$20r = -5 \times 13r + (-5) \times (-17)$$
$$20r = -65r + 85$$
3. **Bring all terms involving $r$ to one side:** Add $65r$ to both sides to combine like terms:
$$20r + 65r = 85$$
$$85r = 85$$
4. **Solve for $r$:** Divide both sides by $85$:
$$r = \frac{85}{85} = 1$$
**Final answer:**
$$r = 1$$
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