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How do you solve -5(m-3)+2(3m+1)=15-8

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-5(m-3)+2(3m+1)=15-8
Multiply the numbers outside of the parenthesis with the numbers inside the parenthesis
(-5m+15)+(6m+2)=15-8
Add 6m to -5m and add 2 to 15
m+17=15-8
Subtract 8 from 15
m+17=7
Subtract 17 from 7
Final Answer: m= -10
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