How do you solve #-7m - 6= - 20#? Algebra Linear Equations Applications of One-Step Equations 1 Answer Anthony R. Mar 14, 2018 #m=2# Explanation: Begin by adding #6# to both sides #-7m-6color(red)(+6)=-20color(red)(+6)# #-7m+0=-14# #-7m=-14# Divide both sides by #-7# #-7/color(red)(-7)m=-14/color(red)(-7)# #m=2# Answer link Related questions What linear equation will determine the length, given the area of a rectangle is 48 sq ft and... How do you find the cost of one pizza if one pizza cost three times as much as a soda and the... How many plants did Mary pot if in one day's work at the nursery, Dale and Mary together potted... How many subscriptions did Janelle sell if for every subscription she sells she earns a $125... How many days will it take Carlos to read a book with 156 pages, if Carlos is trying to read 12... How many packages of diapers can you buy with $40 if one package costs $8? How many boxes of envelopes can you buy with $12 if one box costs $3? What is the price of one extension cord if Max can buy a package of 6 for $7.26? How much will it cost to purchase chicken wire for a fence if 53 feet are needed and the fencing... How do you find the cost of a gallon of water if the cost of a gallon of milk is $0.50 more than... See all questions in Applications of One-Step Equations Impact of this question 2660 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License