Question

1/9 (2m - 16 ) = 1/3 (2m + 4)

Answer 1

Answer:

m =-7

Step-by-step explanation:

1/9 (2m - 16 ) = 1/3 (2m + 4)

Multiply each side by 9 to get rid of the fractions

9*1/9 (2m - 16 ) =9* 1/3 (2m + 4)

2m-16 = 3(2m+4)

Distribute

2m-16 = 6m +12

Subtract 2m from each side

2m-16 -2m = 6m-2m +12

-16 = 4m +12

Subtract 12 from each side

-16-12 = 4m+12-12

-28 = 4m

Divide each side by 4

-28/4 = 4m/4

-7 =m

Answer 2

Answer:

m = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

1/9 (2m - 16 ) = 1/3 (2m + 4)

(2m - 16 ) = 9/3 (2m + 4)

2m - 16 = 3(2m + 4)

2m - 16 = 6m + 12

4m = -28

m = -7