2(8m+8)=-16
what is the answer to this problem

First, you would use the distributive property of multiplication to eliminate the parentheses from the left side of the equation.  You would do this by multiplying all of the separate integers/variables inside the parentheses by -2.

If performed correctly, you get -16m - 16 =-16.

Next, you would add 16 to both sides to eliminate the constant on the left side of the equation.

If performed correctly, you get -16m=0.

Next, you would divide -16m by -16, so that the variable m is the only thing located on the left side of the equation.

If performed correctly, your final answer should be m=0.

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