Solve the equation.

- 1/3m – 7 = 5


A. –4


B. –15


C. –36


D. 6

lost here, any help :)

User Icon for blackveilbridesarmymember blackveilbridesarmymember answered
10 years ago

I think it's A

User Icon for blackveilbridesarmymember blackveilbridesarmymember answered
10 years ago

no, its C

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
10 years ago

- 1/3m – 7 = 5

-1/3m = 12

m = 12/(-1/3)

m = 12 * (-3/1)

m = -36

User Icon for LovelyCaity LovelyCaity answered
10 years ago

are you sure?

User Icon for blackveilbridesarmymember blackveilbridesarmymember answered
10 years ago

yes, im sure

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

To solve the equation - 1/3m - 7 = 5, we need to isolate the variable "m". Here's how you can solve it step by step:

Step 1: Add 7 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the constant term (-7) on the left side:
-1/3m - 7 + 7 = 5 + 7
-1/3m = 12

Step 2: Now, we want to eliminate the fraction. Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient of "m", which is -3/1 (or simply -3):
(-1/3m) * (-3/1) = 12 * (-3)
m = -36

So the solution to the equation - 1/3m - 7 = 5 is m = -36.

Therefore, the correct option is C. -36.