Question

If 2m−6=8m

2
m
-
6
=
8
m
then 3m=
3
m
=


A. 3
B. -1
C. -3
D. -6
E. I don't know.

Answer 1

S O L U T I O N :

2m - 6 = 8m

2m - 8m = 6

-6m = 6

m = -6/6

m = -1

• Hence, the answer is -1

Answer 2

3m = -3

Explanation:

2m−6=8m

Subtract 2m from each side

2m−6-2m=8m-2m

-6 = 6m

Divide by 6

-6/6 = 6m/6

-1 = m

3m = 3(-1) = -3