Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 670: 51

Answer

$m=-7$

Work Step by Step

We are given the equation $-1.2m=8.4$. In order to solve, we must divide both sides by -9. $\frac{-1.2\times m}{-1.2}=\frac{8.4}{-1.2}=-7$ Therefore, $m=-7$.
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