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What is the first step in solving the equation 9m - 2 = 16? Multiply each side by 9. Divide each side by 9. Subtract 2 from each side. Add 2 to each side.
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What is the first step in solving the equation 9m - 2 = 16?

Multiply each side by 9.
Divide each side by 9.
Subtract 2 from each side.
Add 2 to each side.

User Husein Behboudi Rad
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Answer:

it is D

Explanation:

User Kevin Dangoor
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Answer:

Add 2 to each side

Explanation:

ADD 2 TO EACH SIDE: 9m-2+2=16+2

SIMPLIFY: 9m=18

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 9: 9m/9 = 18/9

SIMPLIFY: m=2

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