Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 673: 81

Answer

$m=-4$

Work Step by Step

We are given the equation $m-2+18=|-3-4|+5$. In order to solve, we can first combine like terms on the left side. $m-2+18=m+16=|-3-4|+5$ Combine like terms on the right side. $m+16=|-3-4|+5=|-7|+5=7+5=12$ Subtract 16 from both sides. $m+16-16=12-16$ $m+0=-4$ $m=-4$
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