SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem: 2(r-4)=5(r=-7)?

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Question 212219: How do you solve this problem: 2(r-4)=5(r=-7)?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(r-4)=5(r-7)
2r-8 = 5r-35
3r = 27
r = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.