SOLUTION: how do you work out the following problem 5(m-2)+36= -4

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Question 501817: how do you work out the following problem
5(m-2)+36= -4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%28m-2%29%2B36=-4 Start with the given equation.


5m-10%2B36=-4 Distribute.


5m%2B26=-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


5m=-4-26 Subtract 26 from both sides.


5m=-30 Combine like terms on the right side.


m=%28-30%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate m.


m=-6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is m=-6