Question

9m-m+3=-2(m+1)
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Answer 1

m = -1/2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

9m - m + 3 = -2(m + 1)

Step 2: Solve for m

1. Combine like terms: 8m + 3 = -2(m + 1)
2. Distribute -2: 8m + 3 = -2m - 2
3. Add 2m on both sides: 10m + 3 = -2
4. Isolate m term: 10m = -5
5. Isolate m: m = -1/2