Question

How do you solve -5m+9n= 15, for m

Answer 1

m= 9/5 n - 3

Explanation:

Let's solve for m.

−5m+9n=15

Step 1: Add -9n to both sides.

−5m+9n+−9n=15+−9n

−5m=−9n+15

Step 2: Divide both sides by -5.

-5m/-5 = -9n+15/-5

m= 9/5 n - 3