solve for m. 11m + 4m + 2m = -17 m =

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

Combine the terms with (m) on the left - hand side of the equation (11m + 4m+2m=-17). Using the rule (a\times m + b\times m + c\times m=(a + b + c)m), we have ((11 + 4+2)m=-17), so (17m=-17).

Step2: Solve for (m)

Divide both sides of the equation (17m=-17) by (17). According to the formula (am = b) ((a\neq0)), (m=\frac{b}{a}). Here (a = 17) and (b=-17), so (m=\frac{-17}{17}).

Answer:

(-1)