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Solve -40=3m- 16. What is the value of

User Ray Y
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Answer:

Explanation:

3m - 16 = -40

3m = -24

m = -8

User Krisja
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Hey there! I'm happy to help!

Let's flip the equation so m is on the left.

3m-16=-40

Let's isolate the m to see what it equals. We add 16 to both sides.

3m=-24

And we divide both sides by 3.

m=-8.

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