Question 97155
{{{24 = -6(m + 1) + 18}}} Start with the given equation


{{{24 = -6m -6 + 18}}} Distribute


{{{24 = -6m +12}}} Combine like terms



{{{12 = -6m}}} Subtract 12 from both sides


{{{-2= m}}} Divide both sides by -6



So our answer is {{{m=-2}}}