46.1k views
2 votes
What are the steps to solve m -5 - 6m 5

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

m = -2

Explanation:

m - 5 - 6m = 5

First, you need to combine like terms

-6m + m = -5m

-5m - 5 = 5

Next, add 5 to both sides of the equation

-5m - 5 = 5

+ 5 + 5

-5m = 10

Divide -5 by both sides of the equation

-5m = 10

÷-5 ÷-5

m = -2

User Angelmedia
by
5.0k points