Question

Solve the equation:12(5−m)=7−(1+3m) Question 2 options: -27 -6 6 6.625

Answer 1

12(5-m) = 7 -(1+3m) distribute

60-12m = 7 -1-3m combine like terms

60 - 12m = 6 -3m add 12m to both sides

60 = 6 + 9m subtract 6 from both side

54 = 9m divide by 9

6 = m