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7m−5−13m=25. Please combine like terms, show work and show answer.

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7m−5−13m=25
combine like terms
(7m - 13m) - 5 = 25
-6m - 5 = 25
Add 5 to boh sides
-6m - 5 + 5 = 25 + 5
Simplify
-6m = 30
Divide both sides by (-6)
-6m/ -6 = 30/-6
Simplify
m = -5
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