Problem:
If 2x+5=-25 and -3m-6=48, what is the product of x and m?
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Work
2x+5=-25
-5= -5
2x=-30
x=-15
-3m-6=48
-6= -6
-3m=42
m=-14
-15 x -14 = 210
I have tried solving the problem many times, but I never get one of the multiple choice answers. Your help would be very much appreciated
If 2x+5=-25 and -3m-6=48, what is the product of x and m?
(1)-270 (2)-33 (3)3 (4)270
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Work
2x+5=-25
-5= -5
2x=-30
x=-15
-3m-6=48
-6= -6
-3m=42
m=-14
-15 x -14 = 210
I have tried solving the problem many times, but I never get one of the multiple choice answers. Your help would be very much appreciated