Question

PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY.

Donald tried solving the equation 12m=36. After isolating the variable, he concluded m=24.
Answer the following questions.
What error did Donald make involving inverse operations?
What should m equal?
Be sure to answer in complete sentences.

Answer 1

Explanation:

12m = 36

To isolate the variable m we divide both sides by 12

12m/12 = 36/12

m = 2.

He made a mistake in the division

or he might have subtracted 12 from 36 as that will give 24 as the answer.