Question

Solve the equation
-4(m+6)= -8

Answer 1

-4m-24=-8
-4m= 24 - 8
-4m= 16
m= -4

Answer 2

m=−4

Explanation:

−4(m+6)=−8

Divide both sides by −4.

m+6=-8/-4

Divide −8 by −4 to get 2.

m+6=2

Subtract 6 from both sides.

m=2−6

Subtract 6 from 2 to get −4.

m=−4