4 years ago

-5m - 2m = 21 what is m

Mathematics

2 answers:

Lana71 [14]4 years ago

6 0

Answer:

m = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify -5m - 2m to -7m

-7m = 21

Divide both sides by -7

m = 21/-7

Simplify 21/-7 to -3

m = -3

Hope this helps!

-Jerc

Evgen [1.6K]4 years ago

4 0

Answer:

m=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

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