SOLUTION: Hi I am trying to help my teenager with his homework, but I need a refresher, here is the question: m + 2/5 = -1/2

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Question 594913: Hi I am trying to help my teenager with his homework, but I need a refresher, here is the question:
m + 2/5 = -1/2
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ugh...fractions

multiplying by 10 (LCD) will clear the fractions ___ 10m + 4 = - 5

subtracting 4 ___ 10m = -9

dividing by 10 ___ m = -9/10