Question

When m - (-1) = 5 is solved, the result is:

Answer 1

m = 4

Explanation:

m - (-1) = 5

+(-1) +(-1) Add -1 to each side

m = 4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

1) distribute negative sign to parantheses:

m+1=5

2)subtract 1 from both sides to eliminate it:

m+1-1=5-1

m=4

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