solve for m. -8 - 5m = -3m + 6 m =

Explanation:

Step1: Add 5m to both sides

$-8 - 5m+5m=-3m + 6+5m$ $-8 = 2m+6$

Step2: Subtract 6 from both sides

$-8 - 6=2m+6 - 6$ $-14 = 2m$

Step3: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{-14}{2}=\frac{2m}{2}$ $m=-7$

Answer:

$-7$