How do you solve $m- 3\leq - 16$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-15T02:11:54

m $>= -13$

m - 3 $<= -16$

m $<=( -16 + 3)$

m $>= -13$

Note : the sign changes because of the negative sign

Answer 2 · 2018-03-15T02:17:04

In order to solve this equation, simply combine like terms.

Step 1: You must combine your like terms

$m - 3 <= - 16$

You will add 3 to both sides of your equation. You add three because your original number in the equation is negative and you must do the opposite.

$m (-3)/(+3) <= -16/(+3)$

Step 2: Your answer is...

$m <= -13$

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