What expression is equivalent to 2(m-5)+6
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
2( m - 5 ) + 6
Find the equivalent expression.
Solution:
In order to find the equivalent expression, we simply need to distribute 2 to each value inside the parenthesis, and then combine like terms.
= 2 ( m - 5 ) + 6
= 2m - 10 + 6
= 2m - 4
If we are asked to solve for m, we simply need to transpose -4 to the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
2m = 4
Divide both sides by 2 in order to determine the value of m.
2m/2 = 4/2
m = 2
Final answer:
Simplified answer = 2m - 4
m= 2