Which value of the variable m satisfies the equation 20 = -2(4m - 5)

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asked Oct 18, 2022 133k views

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Mei Zhang · Answer 1 · 2022-10-24T01:06:24+0000

Answer:

m = - 1.25

Explanation:

20 = - 2(4m - 5) ← divide both sides by - 2

- 10 = 4m - 5 ( add 5 to both sides )

- 5 = 4m ( divide both sides by 4 )

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(5)/(4) = m , that is

m = - 1.25