SOLUTION: how do i do the equation 2/3(m+6)=-1/2

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Question 647321: how do i do the equation 2/3(m+6)=-1/2
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2%2F3%28m%2B6%29=+%28-1%29%2F2  | Cross Multiplying to solve

 4 = -3(m+6)

 4 = -3m - 18

3m = -22

 m = -22/3