Question

The equation 2(m-8)+3=17 has more than one solution method. Give at least two different "first steps" to solve this equation.

Answer 1

Explanation:

2(m-8)+3=17

2m-16+3=17

2m-13=17

2m=17+13

2m=30

m=30/2

m=15

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2(m-8)+3=17

2(m-8)=17-3

2(m-8)=14

m-8=14/2

m-8=7

m=7+8

m=15

Answer 2

A. 2m - 16+3=17

2m = 17+16-3

2m = 30

m=30/2=15

B. 2(m-8) = 17-3

m-8 = 14/2

m = 7+8 = 15

Explanation: