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What value of m makes the equation true? 16 + 2 ( 5m -8 ) – m = 36
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What value of m makes the equation true?
16 + 2 ( 5m -8 ) – m = 36
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2021-07-23T19:19:54+00:00
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16+2(5m-8)-m=36
First solve 2(5m-8)
2x5m= 10m 2x(-8)= -16
Now it looks like this
16+10m-16-m=36
Cancel 16 with the -16
10m-m=36
Now here its pretty obvious
9m=36
To find m divide 9 by 36
36:9=4
m=4
Answer:
4
Step-by-step explanation:
16 + 10m – 16 – m = 36,
9m = 36,
m = 4