Answer:
m = 8
Explanation:
Solve for the value of the variable of m. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Remember to do the opposite of PEMDAS. PEMDAS =
Parenthesis
Exponent (& roots)
Multiplications
Divisions
Addition
Subtraction
.. and is the order of operation.
In this case, first, divide 4 from both sides:
(4(m - 2))/4 = (24)/4
m - 2 = 24/4
m - 2 = 6
Isolate the variable, m. Add 2 to both sides.
m - 2 (+2) = 6 (+2)
m = 6 + 2
m = 8
m = 8 is your answer.
Check. Plug in 8 to m in the equation. Remember to follow PEMDAS when solving:
4(8 - 2) = 24
4(6) = 24
24 = 24 (True).
m = 8 is your answer.
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