Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 9: 40

Answer

$-3$ must be multiplied to both sides if the equation, not $3$. The correct solution is $m=12$. Refer to the correct work in the step-by-step part below.

Work Step by Step

To solve the equation $-3$ must be multiplied to both sides of the equation, not $3$. Thus, the correct solution is: $\begin{align*} -\frac{m}{3}&=-4\\ -3 \cdot \left(-\frac{m}{3}\right)&=-4(-3)\\ m&=12 \end{align*}$
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