Question

How do you solve for m in this equation `-24 -7m = 6(8+3m)+3` ?

Answer 1

`m = -3`

Explanation:

`-24 -7m = 6(8+3m)+3" "larr` remove brackets

`-24 -7m = 48+18m+3" "larr` keep m positive

`-24-48-3 = 18m +7m`

`-75 = 25m" "larr div 25`

`-3 = m`