2. Twice an integer is 42 less than –102. Let m represent the integer. What is the integer?

Question

2. Twice an integer is 42 less than –102. Let m represent the integer. What is the integer? I really need help

Answer 1

Here "less than" means subtract.

 

2m = -102 - 42

2m = -144

 

Can you take it from here?