Question 212154
{{{13 - (3m + 27)/3 = -2m - 12}}}


Step 1.  Multiply by 3 to both sides of equation to get rid of the denominator


{{{3(13 - (3m + 27)/3) = 3(-2m - 12)}}}


{{{39-3m-27=-6m-36}}}


Step 2.  Simplify left side


{{{12-3m=-6m-36}}}


Add 6m to both sides of equation


{{{12-3m+6m=-6m-36+6m}}}



{{{12+3m=-36}}}



Step 3.  Subtract 12 from both sides of equation


{{{12+3m-12=-36-12}}}

{{{3m=-48}}}


Step 4.  Divide by 3 to both side of equation


{{{3m/3=-48/3}}}

{{{m=-16}}}  Solution


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