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3m-(7m+12)=2(m-3)solve this and show work ​

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Answer:


m = - 1

Explanation:


3m - (7m + 12) = 2(m - 3)

simplifying bracket first


3m - 7m - 12 = 2m - 6


- 4m - 12 = 2m - 6

grouping like terms


- 4m - 2m = - 6 + 12


- 6m = 6

dividing through by -6


( - 6m)/( - 6) = (6)/( - 6)


m = - 1

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