Question

What is wrong with this solution

A. -5m/5 does not equal m
B. You have to divide both sides by 5 first
C. Sixteen should only be added to the left side of the equation
D. -16+16 does not equal 0

Answer 1

A. -5m/5 does not equal m

Explanation:

-5m/5 = -m, not m.

In step 2, both sides should be divided by -5, not by 5.

Answer: A. -5m/5 does not equal m