SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation. There is no like terms to combine. 24 = -6(m + 1) + 18

Question 908046: I need help solving this equation. There is no like terms to combine. 24 = -6(m + 1) + 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Subtract from both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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