Question

Is m = 12 a solution to this equation?
-6|m| + 9 = -186
yes
no

Answer 1

Answer: Yes


Explanation: the equation -6|m| + 9 = -186. To check if = 12 is a solution, we substitute with 12 in the equation and see if both sides are equal.

calculate the absolute value of 12, which is 12 since it's a positive number.

Now, substitute with 12 in the equation:
-6(12) + 9 = -186

Simplifying the equation :
-72 + 9 = -186

Adding -72 and 9, we have:
-63 = -186

Since -63 is not equal to -186, = 12 is not a solution to the equation.