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What is the solution to the equation?

7(1+5m)+2m=7+2m

explain step by step plz

User LucG
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Answer:

m = 0

Explanation:

distribute

7 + 35m + 2m = 7 +2m

add 35m + 2m

7 + 37m = 7 + 2m

subtract 2 from 37m

7 + 35m = 7

subtract 7 from 7

35m = 0

0 ÷ 35 = 0

so technically the answer is 0

I'm not 100% sure but I do believe this is right

User Kyo
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