Thread: Help with solving Linear Equation

Solve the following linear equation for m

4-(m-6) = 2m-8

3

that is (m-6) over 3,

Please help me solve this and show the working out~

Originally Posted by greenbean

Solve the following linear equation for m

4-(m-6) = 2m-8

3

that is (m-6) over 3,

Please help me solve this and show the working out~

Multiply through by 3:

12 - (m - 6) = 3(2m - 8).

Expand. Simplify.