Question

-3(2m+1)+7=-5
What does m equal?

Answer 1

m = 3/2

Explanation:

-3(2m+1)+7=-5

Distribute

-6m -3 +7 = -5

Combine like terms

-6m +4 = -5

Subtract 4 from each side

-6m+4-4 = -5-4

-6m =-9

Divide each side by -6

-6m/-6 = -9/-6

m = 3/2