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7. What is the solution to-(6m+ 8) = 4(17 - m)?

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Answer:

-38

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


-(6m+8)=4(17-m)

On the left, distribute. On the right, distribute also. So:


-6m-8=68-4m

Add 6m to both sides:


-8=68+2m

Subtract 68 from both sides:


-76=2m

Divide both sides by 2:


m=-38

And we're done!

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