How do you solve #3(3m-2) = 2(3m+3)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-04T11:26:25

#m = 4#

Step 1) Expand the terms in parenthesis
Step 2) Solve for #m# while keeping the equation balanced

#9m - 6 = 6m + 6#

#9m - 6 + 6 = 6m + 6 + 6#

#9m - 0 = 6m + 12#

#9m = 6m + 12#

#9m - 6m = 6m - 6m + 12#

#3m = 0 + 12#

#3m = 12#

#(3m)/3 = 12/3#

#1m = 4#

#m = 4#