\[-10.5=-4.9-r\]

1
Add 4.94.9 to both sides.
10.5+4.9=r-10.5+4.9=-r

2
Simplify  10.5+4.9-10.5+4.9  to  5.6-5.6.
5.6=r-5.6=-r

3
Multiply both sides by 1-1.
5.6=r5.6=r

4
Switch sides.
r=5.6r=5.6

Done

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