Question

Solve for m .

- 5m= -35


m=

Answer 1

`- 5m = - 35`

`m = ( - 35)/( - 5)`

`m = 7`

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

To solve this equation you must isolate the variable m. To do this use the division property of equality.

Divide both sides by -5

-5m/-5=-35/-5

Then, simplify

m=7