Question

Solve -40=3m-16 for m

Answer 1

the answer is for this problem is -8

Answer 2

m = -8

Explanation:

1. Re-arrange: 3m - 16 = -40
2. Add 16 to each side, so it now looks like this: 3m = -24
3. Divide each side by 3 to cancel out the 3 next to m. It should now look like this: m = -8

I hope this helps!