-2(m-5)=16

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Solution for -2(m-5)=16 equation:


Simplifying
-2(m + -5) = 16

Reorder the terms:
-2(-5 + m) = 16
(-5 * -2 + m * -2) = 16
(10 + -2m) = 16

Solving
10 + -2m = 16

Solving for variable 'm'.

Move all terms containing m to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-10' to each side of the equation.
10 + -10 + -2m = 16 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + -2m = 16 + -10
-2m = 16 + -10

Combine like terms: 16 + -10 = 6
-2m = 6

Divide each side by '-2'.
m = -3

Simplifying
m = -3

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