SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation. There is no like terms to combine. 24 = -6(m + 1) + 18

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Question 908046: I need help solving this equation. There is no like terms to combine. 24 = -6(m + 1) + 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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24=-6%28m%2B1%29%2B18 Start with the given equation.


24=-6m-6%2B18 Distribute.


24=-6m%2B12 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=-6m%2B12-24 Subtract 24 from both sides.


6m=12-24 Add 6m to both sides.


6m=-12 Combine like terms on the right side.


m=%28-12%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate m.


m=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is m=-2