Question

How do you solve `3(m+1)-2m=0`?

Answer 1

`m = -3`

Explanation:

Step 1) Eliminate the parenthesis by multiple by each term in the parenthesis by `3`.
Step 2) Combine like terms.
Step 3) Solve for `m` while keeping the equation balanced

`3m + 3 - 2m = 0`

`3m - 2m + 3 = 0`

`(3 - 2)m + 3 = 0`

`1m + 3 = 0`

`m + 3 = 0`

`m + 3 - 3 = 0 - 3`

`m = -3`