How do you solve #2(m+1) = 16#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-30T09:44:03

#m=7#

See below.

#2(m+1)=16#

Multiply the contents of the bracket by #2#.

#rArr 2m+2=16#

Subtract #2# from both sides.

#rArr 2m=14#

Divide both sides by #2#.

#rArr (cancel2m)/cancel2=(7cancel14)/cancel2#

#:. m=7#

Hope this helps :)