Multiplying both sides of this equation by 3, to eliminate the fraction, we get:
9 + m = 6.
Next, we subtract 9 from both sides to isolate m: m = 6 - 9 = -3
Then m = -3.
Check: Subst. -3 for m in this equation:
9 - 3 6
------- = ------ = 2 (as expected). Thus, m = -3 is correct.
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Problem #10:
4n - 9 = -9 Add 9 to both sides: 4n = -9 + 9 = 0.
Divide both sides by 4: n = 0.
Check: Substitute 0 for n: 4(0) - 9 = -9 is true.