SOLUTION: could you show me how to do this problem 9-4m=19

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Question 581111: could you show me how to do this problem 9-4m=19
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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9-4m=19
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Subtract 9 from both sides.
Multiply by -1.
Divide by 4.

Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 - 4m = 19
-4m = 10 {subtracted 9 from both sides}
m = -10/4 {divided both sides by -4}
m = -5/2 {reduced}

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