Question

What is the solution to -5m = -40?

m = -8
m = 200
m = -200
m = 8

Answer 1

The answer would be M = positive 8

Explanation:

-5 times 8 = -40

Answer 2

m = 8

Explanation:

divide both sides by -5

a negative times or divided by a negative equals a positive

-40 / -5 = 8

m = 8