(b) 5.2m + 5 = 2.9m – 3 – 4.1m

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ohaa [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

m =-1.25

Step-by-step explanation:

5.2m + 5 = 2.9m – 3 – 4.1m

Combine like terms

5.2m + 5 = -1.2m – 3

Add 1.2m to each side

5.2m +1.2m +5 = -1.2m +1.2m -3

6.4m +5 = -3

Subtract 5 from each side

6.4m +5-5 = -3-5

6.4m = -8

Divide each side

6.4m/6.4 = -8/6.4

m =-1.25

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