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Solve the equation.
3m= 5(m + 3)-3
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Answer:

m = -6

Explanation:

3m= 5(m + 3)-3

Distribute

3m = 5m +15 -3

Combine like terms

3m = 5m +12

Subtract 5m

3m-5m = 5m+12-5m

-2m = 12

Divide by -2

-2m/-2 = 12/-2

m = -6

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