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What is 9m + 2 = 3m - 10

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9m + 2 = 3m - 10

9m - 3m = -10 - 2

6m = - 12

m = -2
User Craig W
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9m+2=3m-10
subtract 3m from both sides to get:
6m+2=-10
subtract 2 from both sides to get:
6m=-12
finally, divide by 6 on both sides to get what m equals:
m=-2
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