solve 2 step equation

m + 5
______ = -5

I thought the answer was -50, but my mom is not sure

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solve 2 step equation

m + 5
______ = -5
9

I thought the answer was -50, but my mom is not sure

sorry typo
m + 5
______ = -5
9

Multiply both sides by 9.

m + 5 = -45

m = -50

You are right!

Substitute -50 back into the original equation to prove it.
thank you so much Ms. Sue!
You are very welcome, Judith.