What should be done to both sides of the equation in order to solve -5m = -40? A. Multiply by -5. B. Divide by -5. C. Multiply by -40. D. Divide by -40.

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KarstenF asked Jan 16, 2022

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What should be done to both sides of the equation in order to solve -5m = -40?

A. Multiply by -5.
B. Divide by -5.
C. Multiply by -40.
D. Divide by -40.

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Answer:

B.Divide by -5

Explanation:

-5m= -40

divide bothe sides by -5

m= -40/-5

m= 8

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B. Divide by -5

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