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Chapter 2: Q1. (page 93)

Solve each equation. Check your solution.

3m+4=−11

Short Answer

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The solution of the given equation m=−5.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Isolate the variable.

3m+4=−113m=−11−43m=−15

02

Step 2. Solve for the variable.

m=−153m=−5

03

Step 3. Check the solution by putting the value of m into the given equation.

3m+4=−113(−5)+4=−11−15+4=−11−11=−11

Hence, proved.

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