Question

4(m + 9) = −2(m − 5) + 2

Answer 1

m is equal to 4

`4(m + 9 ) = - 2(m - 5) + 2 \\ 4m + 36 = - 2m + 10 + 2 \\ 4m + 2m = 10 + 2 - 36 \\ 6m = - 24`

`m = - (24)/(6) = - 4`


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Answer 2

Hello!

You solve this algebraically

4(m + 9) = -2(m - 5) + 2

Distribute the 4

4m + 36 = -2(m - 5) + 2

Distribute the -2

4m + 36 = -2m + 10 + 2

combine like terms

4m + 36 = -2m + 12

Add 2m to both sides

6m + 36 = 12

Subtract 36 from both sides

6m = -24

Divide both sides by 6

m = -4

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