Question

-6(m – 2) = 30

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Answer 1

-6m+12=30

-6m=18

m=-3

Explanation:

Answer 2

m = -3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-6(m - 2) = 30

Step 2: Solve for m

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -6 on both sides: m - 2 = -5
2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 2 on both sides: m = -3