2m-1=-17

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Solution for 2m-1=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
2m + -1 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 2m = -17

Solving
-1 + 2m = -17

Solving for variable 'm'.

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

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 2m = -17 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 2m = -17 + 1
2m = -17 + 1

Combine like terms: -17 + 1 = -16
2m = -16

Divide each side by '2'.
m = -8

Simplifying
m = -8

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