SOLUTION: How would you solve a problem like this: 3(2m+5)=-2(m-6) and then how do you know if this is an identity or if it has no solution?

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Question 344877: How would you solve a problem like this:
3(2m+5)=-2(m-6)
and then how do you know if this is an identity or if it has no solution?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would you solve a problem like this:
3(2m+5)=-2(m-6)
6m+15 = -2m+12
8m = -3
m = -3/8
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cheers,
Stan H.
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It is not an identity and it has a solution.
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and then how do you know if this is an identity or if it has no solution?