Question

Solve the equation
-88=2+2(5m-5)

Answer 1

-88 = 2 + 2(5m - 5)

Distribute 2 inside the parentheses.

-88 = 2 + 10m - 10

Combine like terms on the right side.

-88 = -8 + 10m

Add 8 to both sides.

-80 = 10m

Divide both sides by 10.

`\boxed {m = -8}`