Question

How do you solve `7m=18m-2`?

Answer 1

`m=color(blue)(2/11)`

Explanation:

`7m=18m-2`

Add `2` to both sides of the equation.

`2+7m=18m`

Subtract `7m` from both sides.

`2=18m-7m`

Simplify.

`2=11m`

Divide both sides by `11`.

`2/11=m`

Switch sides.

`m=2/11`