Question

Find the value of m. 4(m-2)=24

Answer 1

Use distributive property.

4(m - 2) = 24

Add 8 on both sides to leave the variable on one side.

4m - 8 = 24

+8 +8

Divide 4 on both sides.

4m = 32

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4 4

You'll get a solution of 8.

m = 8

Check:

4(8 - 2) = 24

32 - 8 = 24

24 = 24