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The equation is – 42 = – 7m.
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(Divide each side by negative 7)
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(Cancel common terms)
m = 6 (Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=65191da123199e90c4d7bde7e6c9e80a.png\")
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute m = 6 in original equation.
\– 42 = – 7(6)
\– 42 = – 42 (Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=c12b86352b89a695b6be7ff274212db3.png\")
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The statement is true.
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The value of m = 6.