Solve 5 (r-1) = 2 (r-4) - 6 step by step

r = - 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Performing the indicated multiplication on both sides of this equation, we get:

5r - 5 = 2r - 8 - 6

Combining the r terms: 3r - 5 = - 8 - 6.

Combining the constants: 3r = 5 - 14, or 3r = - 9.

Dividing both sides by 3, to isolate r, we get: r = - 3