Question

If $\frac{5m-2}{2}=-11,$ find the value of $2m+3.$

Answer 1

$\frac{5m-2}{2}=-11$

$5m-2=-22$

$5m=-22+2$

$5m=-20$

$m=-4$

$\therefore 2m+3=2(-4)+3$

$=-8+3$

$=-5$.