Question

What is the answer to the problem? 30 = -5(m + 6) + m

Answer 1

30=−5(m+6)+m

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

30=−5(m+6)+m

30=(−5)(m)+(−5)(6)+m(Distribute)

30=−5m+−30+m

30=(−5m+m)+(−30)(Combine Like Terms)

30=−4m+−30

30=−4m−30

Step 2: Flip the equation.

−4m−30=30

Step 3: Add 30 to both sides.

−4m−30+30=30+30

−4m=60

Step 4: Divide both sides by -4.

−4m

−4

=

60

−4

m=−15

Answer:

m=−15