SOLUTION: How would I solve for r in this equation? 19=3r-7-5r Thanks

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Question 658282: How would I solve for r in this equation?
19=3r-7-5r
Thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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19=3r-7-5r

19=-2r-7

-2r-7 = 19

-2r=19+7

-2r=26

r=26/(-2)

r = -13