STEP 1: Simplify both sides of the equation. (−5)(r)+(−5)(−6)+(3)(−8)+(3)(8r)=−32 (Distribute) −5r+30+−24+24r=−32(−5r+24r)+(30+−24)=−32 (Combine Like Terms) 19r+6=−3219r+6=−32
STEP 2: Subtract 6 from both sides. 19r+6−6=−32−619r=−38
STEP 3: Divide both sides by 19. 19r/19 = -38/19 r = -2