SOLUTION: im in great need on how to solve this equation i dont know how to do any of it could you please help me!?!?!?!!? 4(m+3)-2m=3(m-3)

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: im in great need on how to solve this equation i dont know how to do any of it could you please help me!?!?!?!!?

4(m+3)-2m=3(m-3)
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Answer by nerdybill(6951) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(m+3)-2m=3(m-3)
distribute the 4 to terms inside the parenthesis on the left:
4m+12-2m=3(m-3)
distribute the 3 to terms inside the parenthesis on the right:
4m+12-2m=3m-9
combine like-terms on the left:
2m+12=3m-9
subtracting 2m from both sides:
12=m-9
finally, add 9 to both sides:
21=m