Question

Solve for m. -5m = -35 m = ?

Answer 1

Solution

1) Divide both sides by −5
m= $\frac{-35}{-5}$

2 Simplify $\frac{-35}{-5}$  to - $\frac{35}{5}$
m= $\frac{35}{5}$

3 Simplify $\frac{35}{5}$ to 7
m=7

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CHECK YOUR WORK 

−5m=−35

⇒ Let m=7
−5×7=−35

⇒ Simplify 5×7 to 35
−35=−35

THE ANSWER IS CORRECT 

Answer 2

-5m = -35

-5m/-5 = -35/-5

m = 7

Answer: m = 7