I don't understand how to solve this problem... help?

5r-(2r+8)=16

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5r-(2r+8)=16
Distribute the negative~
5r-2r-8=16
Add like terms~
3r-8=16
Add 8 to each side (opposite operation)~
3r-8+8=16+8
3r=24
/3 on each side (again, opposite operation)~
r=9
5r-(2r+8)=16

Combine like terms.

3r - 8 = 16

Add 8 to both sides.

3r = 24

r = 8
PPPSSSHHH oops I ment 9...
I accidentally had 9 in my head -_-
NOOOO I ment 8!!!!!
im so sorry!