SOLUTION: 1-m=6-6m solve and check solution

Question 530873: 1-m=6-6m solve and check solution
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, oberobic:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

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Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 - m = 6 - 6m
.
add 6m to both sides
.
1 +5m = 6
.
subtract 1 from both sides
.
5m = 5
.
divide both sides by 5
.
m = 1
.
check this value in the original equation to make sure it is right
.
1-1 = 6-6(1)
0 = 0
correct
.
Answer: m = 1
.
Done.
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