Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 9 m - 2 = 16?

Multiply each side by 9.
Subtract 2 from each side.
Add 2 to each side.
Divide each side by 9.

Answer 1

c. add 2 to each side

Explanation:

9m-2=16

you want m by itself so the first step is to add 2 to each side of the equation