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8(m – 5) = 2(3m - 8)
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Answer:

m = 12

Explanation:

8(m – 5) = 2(3m - 8)

Distribute the 8 to (m-5) and the 2 to the (3m-8)

8m-40=6m-16

Add 40

8m=6m+24

Subtract 6m

2m=24

Divide 2

m=12

User Rushank Shah
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Answer:

m=12

Explanation:

it is right

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