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What is 8(3m+5)=2m-4

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8(3m+5)=2m-4
Multiply the number outside of the parenthesis with the numbers inside the parenthesis
24m+40=2m-4
Subtract 2m from both sides so that the variable is only on one side
22m+40=-4
Subtract 40 from both sides
22m=-44
Divide 22 on both sides
Final Answer: m= -2
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