SOLUTION: I do not understand how to solve for m? Please help! x(m+2)+y(m-8)= 2(m-4)

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Question 641869: I do not understand how to solve for m? Please help!
x(m+2)+y(m-8)= 2(m-4)
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Distribute across all of the parentheses:



Collect like terms:



Factor out an



Divide by the parenthetical on the left:



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