Question

solve for r.
$3r - 2 = 16$
$r = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Add 2 to both sides

$3r - 2 + 2 = 16 + 2$
$3r = 18$

Step2: Divide by 3 on both sides

$\frac{3r}{3} = \frac{18}{3}$
$r = 6$

Answer:

$6$