Question

What property would you use to solve m+6=−4?

Answer 1

m = -10

General Formulas and Concepts:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Properties

• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

m + 6 = -4

Step 2: Solve for m

1. Subtract 6 on both sides: m = -10

Step 3: Check

Plug in m to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute: -10 + 6 = -4
2. Add: -4 = -4