Question

2.) Solve:

-24 - 2m = -4m - 8(m + 8)

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

-24 - 2m = -4m - 8(m + 8) (Remove the parentheses)

-24 - 2m = -4m - 8m - 64 (Collect like terms)

-24 - 2m = -12m - 64 (Move the term)

-2m + 12m = -64 + 24 (Collect like terms, Calculate)

10m = -40 (Divide both sides)

m = -4

Answer 2

m = -4

Explanation:

First, you should distribute -8 into m + 8 to get -8m - 64. Then, you should combine -4m and -8m together to get -12m as a result. Your equation should now be -24 - 2m = -12m - 64. Add 12 on both sides to get -24 + 10m = -64. Add 24 on both sides to get -40 on the right side. Finally, divide 10 on both sides to get your m value which is -4.