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What's 5(m−2)−10=6+2(1−m)

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Answer: m=4

Explanation:

5(m-2) - 10 = 6 + 2(1 - m) Apply the distributive property on both sides

5m -10 -10 = 6 + 2-2m Now combine like terms on both sides

5m -20 = 8- 2m Now add 2m to both sides

+2m +2m

7m - 20= 8 Add 20 to both sides

+20 +20

7m = 28 Divide both sides by 7

m = 4

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