Question

5m-8=2m+2

what does m equal

Answer 1

m = 10/3

(as a decimal: m = 3.333...)

Explanation:

5m - 8 = 2m + 2

5m - 8 = 2m + 2

- 2m - 2m (make all "m" on one side to isolate variable)

3m - 8 = 2

+ 8 + 8 (get m entirely on 1 side)

3m = 10

÷3 ÷3 (divide by 3 to get 1m)

m = 10/3

(as a decimal: m = 3.333...)

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