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Solve for m.
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m = −(4+m) + 2

User Gaijinco
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Start by removing the brackets.

m = -4 - m + 2 Notice that the m inside the brackets becomes - m

m = -2 - m Add m to both sides

m+m = - 2

2m = - 2 Divide by 2

2m/2 = -2/2

m = -1

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