SOLUTION: which is the correct way to Simpify 7(5-2m)-m 35-15m or 35-13m thank you

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Question 511834: which is the correct way to Simpify 7(5-2m)-m
35-15m or 35-13m
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Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jenni.fowler021510:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simpify 7(5-2m)-m
35-15m or 35-13m
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7(5-2m)-m
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= 35-14m-m
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= 35-15m
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jenni.fowler021510(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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The correct answer is 35-15m
reason: 7(5-2m)-m
7*5=35
7(-2)=-14
-14m-1m=-15m
and them put back together
35-15m