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Solve: -(1/4)m + 5 = 16

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Answer:

M = - 44

Explanation:

You will start by subtracting 5 on both sides of the equation.

- (1/4)m + 5 =16

-5 -5

Simplify

- 1/4 m =11

Multiple both sides by - 4

(-1/4m)(-4)= 11 (- 4)

The final result is m equals negitive 4.

M = -44

User Mina Samir
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Answer:

m=-44

Explanation: distribute the negative and add -1/4 to m and then take the 5 away from 16 and then multiply both sides

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