Question

Solve the equation for m. Show your work -40 - 6m + 1 = - 2

Answer 1

Answer:

$\bold{m \ = \ \frac{-37}{6} \ Or \ -6.16666666667}$

Explanation:

-40 - 6m + 1 = - 2

• Simplify Both Sides Of The Equation

−40 − 6m + 1 = −2

−40 + −6m + 1 = −2

(−6m) + (−40 + 1) = −2 (Combine Like Terms)

−6m + −39 = −2

= −6m − 39 = −2

• Add 39 To Both Sides

−6m − 39 + 39 = −2 + 39

−6m = 37

• Divide Both Sides By -6

-6m / -6 = 37 / -6

• Simplify

$\bold{m \ = \ \frac{-37}{6} \ Or \ -6.16666666667}$

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