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6m - 8 = 1/2(-4m + 16)

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Answer:

m=2

Explanation:

6m - 8 = 1/2(-4m + 16)

Distribute

6m -8 = -2m +8

Add 2m to each side

6m-8+2m = -2m +8+2m

8m -8 = 8

Add 8 to each side

8m-8+8 = 8+8

8m = 16

Divide each side by 8

8m/8 = 16/8

m=2

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