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Solve by using distributive property.

-3(m - 2) = 21

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Answer:

m = -5

Explanation:

-3(m-2)=21

-3m + 6 = 21

-3m = 15

15

m = --------

-3

m = -5

User Apoorv Verma
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Answer:

m=-5

Explanation:

distribute -3: -3m+6=21

subtract 6 from both sides: -3m=15

divide by negative three: m=-5

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