Question

-5=6m-1 solve for m

Answer 1

m = -2/3

Explanation:

-5 = 6m-1

Rewrite

6m - 1 = -5

Add 1 to both sides

6m = -4

Divide both sides by 6

m = -4/6

Simplifying

m = -2/3

Answer 2

m= -2/3 or -0.6

Explanation:

6m-1= -5+1

6m= -4/-6

m= - 2/3 or -0.6