Question

solve the following equation by systematic method and check your answer 2m-8=6m-4


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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Trial and error method is time consuming and is not always direct. In fact, it is a crude method. We shall study a better method of solving linear equations.

An equation can be compared with a weighing balance. The two sides of an equation are two pans and the equality symbol ‘=’ tells us that the two pans are in balance

Answer 2

Answer:

-1

Step-by-step explanation:

2m -8 = 6m- 4

2m -6m = -4 +8

-4m = 4

m = 4/-4

m= -1