Question

What is the answer to -16 = -6m +2m? With work provided

Answer 1

m=4

1. Combine like terms
-16m=-6m+2m
-16m=4m


2. Divide both sides of the equation by the same term
3.Simply: divide 16 and 4
Then you get m=4

Answer 2

m = 4

Explanation:

-16 = -6m + 2m

Add -6m and 2m.

-16 = -4m

Divide both sides by -4.

4 = m, or m = 4.

Proof:

-16 = -6m + 2m

Substitute variable.

-16 = -6(4) + 2(4)

Multiply -6 and 4.

-16 = -24 + 2(4)

Multiply 2 and 4.

-16 = -24 + 8

Add -24 and 8.

-16 = -16.