To solve the equation \(-5 = 3m - 14\), follow these steps:
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Add 14 to both sides to isolate the term with \(m\): \[ -5 + 14 = 3m \] \[ 9 = 3m \]
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Divide both sides by 3 to solve for \(m\): \[ m = \frac{9}{3} \] \[ m = 3 \]
Thus, the solution to the equation is \(m = 3\).