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 - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 16: 6

Answer

$m=-3$

Work Step by Step

$$\begin{align*} 10-7&=7-m-7 &\text{Subtract 7 from each side.}\\ 3&=-m &\text{Simplify.}\\ 3(-1)&=-m(-1) &\text{Multiply -1 to both sides.}\\ -3&=m &\text{Simplify.}\\ \end{align*}$$ Check the answer by substituting $-3$ to the variable in the given equation. $$\begin{align*} 10&=7-m\\ 10&\stackrel{?}{=}7-(-3)\\ 10&\stackrel{?}{=}7+3\\ 10&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}10 \end{align*}$$ Thus, the solution is $m=-3$.
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