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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$3m+3=2m-12$$

Solve for m

$m=-15$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $2m$ from both sides.

$$3m+3-2m=-12$$

Combine $3m$ and $-2m$ to get $m$.

$$m+3=-12$$

Subtract $3$ from both sides.

$$m=-12-3$$

Subtract $3$ from $-12$ to get $-15$.

$$m=-15$$