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What is the answer for 3(m+5)-2(-9+m)=29

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solving for m

distribute into parentheses

3m + 15 + 18 -2m = 29

simplify

m + 33 = 29

subtract

m = -4

verify

3(-4+5) -2(-9-4) = 29

3 + 26 = 29

29 = 29

true

m = -4

hope this helps :)

jeron

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