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2 = 2(m − 8) − 2
m =

User Morez
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2 = 2m - 16 - 2
-16 - 2 = -18
2 = 2m - 18
2 = 20 - 18
m = 10
User Lojjic
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Use distributive property
2 = 2m - 16 - 2
Simplify
2 = 2m - 18
Add 18
20 = 2m
m = 10
User Nicu Tofan
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