College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 90: 26

Answer

$m=1$

Work Step by Step

$6-2m=3m+1$ $\longrightarrow$ addition property of equality $6-2m+2m-1=3m+1+2m-1$ $\longrightarrow$combine like terms $5=5m$ $\longrightarrow$multiplication property of equality $5\div5=5m\div5$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $1=m$
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