Question

What is the value of m in the equation 4m + 2(m + 1) = 9m + 5? −1 1 7 17

Answer 1

4m +2(m+1) = 9m +5

4m +2m+2 = 9m +5

6m +2 = 9m +5

6m = 9m+3

-3m = 3

m = -1

Answer 2

4m +2m + 2 = 9m + 5
6m - 9m = 5 - 2
- 3m = 3
m = -1


your answer is - 1