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Solve for M

M=-(4 + m) +2

M=?

Solve for M M=-(4 + m) +2 M=?-example-1
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Answer:


- 1 = m

Explanation:

m = -(4 + m) + 2

m = -4 - m + 2 [Distributive Property]

m = -m - 2 [Combine like-terms]

+ m + m

__________

2m = -2

___ ___

2 2


m = - 1

The above answer is written in reverse, but it is the exact same result.

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