What is the answer and solution to, 12r-8-12=

The answer is r = 1.666666667

Simplifying

12r + - 8 + - 12 = 0

Reorder the terms:

-8 + - 12 + 12r = 0

Combine like terms: - 8 + - 12 = - 20

-20 + 12r = 0

Solving

-20 + 12r = 0

Solving for variable 'r'.

Move all terms containing r to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '20' to each side of the equation.

-20 + 20 + 12r = 0 + 20

Combine like terms: - 20 + 20 = 0

0 + 12r = 0 + 20

12r = 0 + 20

Combine like terms: 0 + 20 = 20

12r = 20

Divide each side by '12'.

r = 1.666666667

Simplifying

r = 1.666666667