Question

What is the solution to

−(6m+8) =4(17−m)

Answer 1

`\boxed{m = -38}`

Explanation:

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

→ Expand brackets

`-6m-8=68-4m`

→ Add 8 to both sides to collect the whole numbers

`-6m = 76-4m`

→ Add -4m to both sides to collect the m terms

`-2m=76`

→ Divide both sides by -10 to isolate m

`m=-38`