solve for r.\n-14 = 4 - (r + 8)\nr =

Explanation:

Step1: Remove the parentheses

$$-14 = 4 - r - 8$$

Step2: Simplify the right - hand side

$$-14=-r - 4$$

Step3: Add (r) to both sides

$$-14 + r=-4$$

Step4: Add 14 to both sides

$$r=-4 + 14$$

Answer:

(r = 10)