Question

4(4m-3)-1(m-5)=-52
solve for M

Answer 1

m = -3

Explanation:

4(4m - 3) - 1(m - 5) = -52

Distribute both expressions (don't forget that the 1 is -1, so distribute -1.)

16m - 12 - m + 5 = -52
Add like terms

15m - 7 = -52

Add 7 on both sides

15m = -45

Divide by 15 on both sides

m = -3