Question

Solve 0.25(7 + 3m) = -0.125 m.


-2

2

-40.5

40.5

Answer 1

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Answer 2

First multiply out to remove the brackets giving:
1.75 + 0.75m = -0.125m
Next subtract 1.75 from both sides giving:
0.75m = -0.125m - 1.75
Then add 0.125m to both sides giving:
0.875m = -1.75
m = -1.75/0.875 = -2