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How to solve this6m+6+7(1-3m)=-32

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m=3

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

apply the distributive property to eliminate the parenthesis


\begin{gathered} 6m+6+7(1-3m)=-32 \\ 6m+6+7-21m=-32 \end{gathered}

Step 2

add similar terms


\begin{gathered} 6m+6+7-21m=-32 \\ -15m+13=-32 \end{gathered}

Step 3

subtract 13 in both sides


\begin{gathered} -15m+13=-32 \\ -15m+13-13=-32-13 \\ -15m=-45 \end{gathered}

Step 4

Finally, divide each side by -15


\begin{gathered} -15m=-45 \\ (-15m)/(-15)=(-45)/(-15) \\ m=3 \end{gathered}

I hope this helps you

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