solve for m : -3(m-2n)= 5m
The answer is m = 3n/4.-3m + 6n = 5m6n = 5m + 3m6n = 8m6n/8 = m3n/4 = mm = 3n/4
-3(m-2n)=5m (distribute the negative 3)
-3m+6n=5m (add 3m to both sides)
6n= 8m (now divide by 8 to solve for m)
6n/8=m you can simplify
3/4n=m
