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Solve 2(3m + 1) − 2m = −14.

m = −4
m equals negative 14 over 3
m equals negative 16 over 6
m = −0.06

User Matthias Baumgart
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Answer:

m = -4

Explanation:

2(3m + 1) - 2m = -14

Use distributive property.

6m + 2 - 2m = -14

Combine like terms.

4m + 2 = -14

Subtract 2

4m = -16

Divide by 4.

m = -4

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