Question

Solve for m : -3(m-2n)= 5m

Answer 1

-3(m-2n)=5m (distribute the negative 3)

-3m+6n=5m (add 3m to both sides)

6n= 8m (now divide by 8 to solve for m)

6n/8=m you can simplify

3/4n=m

Answer 2

The answer is m = 3n/4.

-3m + 6n = 5m
6n = 5m + 3m
6n = 8m
6n/8 = m
3n/4 = m
m = 3n/4