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How to work this problem 5(m-1)= -25
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How to work this problem 5(m-1)= -25

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5 (m - 1) = -25 Use the Distributive Property
5m - 5 = -25 Add 5 to both sides
5m = -20 Divide both sides by 5
m = -4
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