Simplify Equation: First, let's simplify the first equation by distributing the −2 across the terms inside the parentheses.3−2(9+2m)=m3−18−4m=m
Combine Like Terms: Now, combine like terms on the left side of the equation.−15−4m=m
Add and Combine Terms: Next, add 4m to both sides of the equation to get all the m terms on one side.−15−4m+4m=m+4m−15=5m
Solve for m: Now, divide both sides by 5 to solve for m.−515=55m−3=m
Second Equation: Since the second equation is simply m=m, it does not provide any new information and is always true for any value of m. Therefore, it does not affect the solution we found from the first equation.
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