If 2x+5=-25 and ...

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

letmaxkno said:

-3m-6=48
-6= -6 Should be a +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

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