Question

Solve for m. –5 − 5m = –6m
m= _

Answer 1

M = 5

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−5−5m=−6m

−5+−5m=−6m

−5m−5=−6m

Step 2: Add 6m to both sides.

−5m−5+6m=−6m+6m

m−5=0

Step 3: Add 5 to both sides.

m−5+5=0+5

m=5