Question

(-3m - 12) ÷ (m + 4)

Explanation:

Step1: Factor numerator

Factor out -3 from $-3m-12$:
$-3m - 12 = -3(m + 4)$

Step2: Cancel common factors

Divide factored numerator by denominator, cancel $(m+4)$ (where $m
eq -4$):
$\frac{-3(m + 4)}{m + 4} = -3$

Answer:

$-3$