Answer
$m=-2$
Work Step by Step
To find magnification, use the equation for magnification, which is $$m=-\frac{i}{p}$$ So, by substituting values of $i=36cm$ and $p=+18cm$ yields a magnification of $$m=-\frac{36cm}{18cm}=-2$$
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