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M = -(4+ m) +2

what is m?​

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Answer:

m = -1

Explanation:


m = - (4 + m)

Use - to open the bracket


m = - 4 - m + 2

Collect like terms and simplify


m + m = - 4 + 2 \\ 2m = - 2

Divide both sides of the equation by 2


(2m)/(2) = ( - 2)/(2)

Simplify


m = - 1

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