Question

Solve for m.

-5m = -35
m =
please exsplain your answer theroly

Answer 1

m=7  to get m you need to divide -35 by -5 so it equals 7. To check your answer plug 7 to m. -5 X 7 = -35    

Answer 2

Simple,

so you have...

-5m=-35

You are trying to find m, so, to isolate the variable divide both sides by -5:


`(-5m)/(-5) = (-35)/(-5)`

m=7

Now, to check your work, plug in m.

-5(7)=-35

-35=-35

Thus, you know your answer is correct.