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3(m+1)-2m=0 solve for the variable

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3m+3-2m=0

simplify

m+3=0

subtract

m= -3

self check

3(-3+1)-2(-3)=0
3(-2)+6=0
-6+6=0
0=0
User Micapam
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3(m+1)-2m=0
3m+3-2m=0
m+3=0
m=-3
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