Question

Solve for m.

1/3m = 12-m

Answer 1

1/3m = 12-m
1/3m+m=12
2m=12/(1/3)
2m=36
m=18

Answer 2

The value of m is 9.

Explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

`(1)/(3)m = 12-m`

Solve the equation for m.

Multiply both the sides by 3.

`(1)/(3)m* 3 = 3(12-m)`

`m= 36-3m`

Add 3m to the both side.

`m+3m= 36-3m+3m`

`4m= 36`

Divide both the sides by 4.

`(4m)/(4)=(36)/(4)`

`m=9`

Hence the value of m is 9.