How do you solve 2= 11+ 3( m + 3) ?

2 Answers
Mar 11, 2018

m=-6

Explanation:

2 = 11 + 3m + 9

3m = 2 - 11 - 9

3m = -18

m = -6

Mar 11, 2018

m=-6

Explanation:

2 = 11 + 3(m +3)

Start by distributing

2 = 11 + (3)(m)+(3)(3)

2 = 11 + 3m + 9

2 = 3m + 20

Then flip the equation

3m + 20 = 2

Subtract 20 on both sides

3m + 20 - 20 = 2 - 20

3m = -18

Divide both sides by 3

(cancel3m)/cancel3 = (-18)/3

m=-6