Question

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Solve the equation: -5(-4m – 8) = -2m - 26

Solve the equation: -5(-4m – 8) = -2m - 26 m = 11

m = -3

m = -11

m = 3

Answer 1

distribute the -5 into everything in parenthesis
(two negatives will make a positive)
get M's on one side whole numbers on the other then divide to isolate m

Answer 2

-5(-4m – 8) = -2m - 26
We need to distribute -5 into everything in the parenthesis.
-5 * -4m = 20m
-5 * -8 = 40
We're left with:
20m + 40 = -2m - 26
Add 2m to both sides to isolate m on one side.
20m + 40 = -2m - 26
+ 2m +2m
22m + 40 = -26
Subtract 40 from both sides.
22m = -66
Lastly, divide 22 from each side.
m = -3 <---- Answer. (:

Answer 3

the answer is -3