SOLUTION: What is the answer to (showing the work) twice the number r increased by 15 equals -17

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Question 563473: What is the answer to (showing the work) twice the number r increased by 15 equals -17
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2r+15=-17
2r=-17-15
2r=-32
r=-32/2
r=-16