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1/9(2m-16)=1/3(2m+4)
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1/9(2m-16)=1/3(2m+4)

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Multiply both sides by 9
2m-16= 3(2m+4)

Distribute on the right
2m-16= 6m+12

Add 16 to both sides
2m= 6m+28

Subtract 6m from both sides
-4m=28

Divide both sides by -4
m=-7

Final answer: m=-7
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