Question

You are asked to "SOLVE“ the following equation 5m + 4 - 2m = 4m - 9 + 3m + 1.

Please identify your first step in solving this equation and then describe in detail how you would accomplish that
step. You are trying to show your work with words. You are not required to completely solve the equation.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Well, you are asked for the first step, and it depends. But for this equation,

5m+4-2m=4m-9+3m+1

You have to subtract both sides by 3m, and subtract both sides by 4m. You also need to subtract both sides by 4.