Question

What is the value of

r
in the equation
5
(
r
−
(
−
2
)
)
=
−
10

Answer 1

Answer: r= -4

Step-by-step explanation: 5(r-(-2)) = -10 (get rid of parentheses)

5(r+2) = -10 (divide both sides by 5

r+2 = -2 (subtract 2 from both sides)

r = -4

Answer 2

r=4

Explanation: