Question

Are the equations m+3=−5 and m=−2 equivalent? Explain.

m=___in the first equation and m=___in the second equation . Therefore, the two equations___equivalent.

Answer 1

The first box is -8 and the second box is -2 and the last box is not equivalent.

Explanation:

m + 3 = -5 subtract 3 from both sides

m = -8