Question

What should be done to both sides of the equation in order to solve -5m=-40

Answer 1

Hello, there!

Answer:

m=8 or 8=m

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

First, you had to divide by -5 from both sides of an equation.

`(-5m)/(-5)=(-40)/(-5)`

And, then simplify and solve equation.

`40/5=8`

`m=8`

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

divide each side by -5

Explanation:

-5m = -40

divide each side by -5

-5m/-5 = -40/-5

m = 5