SOLUTION: We are doing linear equations in 8th grade Algebra 1 and I have NO clue what to do. here is an example -2m = 6m - 9 and 6s

SOLUTION: We are doing linear equations in 8th grade Algebra 1 and I have NO clue what to do. here is an example -2m = 6m - 9 and 6s - 11 = -2s + 5

Question 157825This question is from textbook Algrebra 1
: We are doing linear equations in 8th grade Algebra 1 and I have NO clue what to do. here is an example -2m = 6m - 9
and 6s - 11 = -2s + 5 This question is from textbook Algrebra 1

Found 2 solutions by oscargut, jojo14344:
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2m = 6m - 9 you have to find m:
0=2m+6m-9
8m-9=0
8m=9
m=9/8
Solution: m=9/8
6s - 11 = -2s + 5 you have to find s
6s+2s=11+5
8s=16
s=2

Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
---------------> eqn 1
-------------> eqn 2
In eqn 1:
, combine similar terms and change sign "+" or "-" if needed
-->
, ANSWER
In eqn 2:
, combine terms like in eqn 1
-->
, ANSWER
Thank you,
Jojo
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