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Chapter 2: Q. 179 (page 240)

In the following exercise, solve the following equations with constants on both sides

3m+9=-15

Short Answer

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The simplified value ism=-8

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information

Given equation is3m+9=-15.

We have to solve the given equation.

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Step 2. Explanation

⇒3m+9=-15⇒3m+9-9=-15-9(Subtract9Fromeachsides)⇒3m=-24(Simplify)⇒3m3=-243(Divideeachsideby3)⇒m=−8(Simplify)Thevalueisa=-8

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