1/9 (2m - 16) = 1/3 (2m + 4)

m = - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

1/9 (2m - 16) = 1/3 (2m + 4)

(2m - 16) = 9/3 (2m + 4)

2m - 16 = 3 (2m + 4)

2m - 16 = 6m + 12

4m = - 28

m = - 7

m = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

1/9 (2m - 16) = 1/3 (2m + 4)

Multiply each side by 9 to get rid of the fractions

9*1/9 (2m - 16) = 9 * 1/3 (2m + 4)

2m-16 = 3 (2m+4)

Distribute

2m-16 = 6m + 12

Subtract 2m from each side

2m-16 - 2m = 6m-2m + 12

-16 = 4m + 12

Subtract 12 from each side

-16-12 = 4m+12-12

-28 = 4m

Divide each side by 4

-28/4 = 4m/4

-7 = m