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Is m = 12 a solution of 3m = 30 yes or no

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We can check if m=12 is a solution to the expression by replacing m with the value 12:


\begin{gathered} 3m=30 \\ 3(12)=30 \\ 36\\e30 \end{gathered}

As the expression does not end in an identity (like 30=30, for example), m=12 is not a solution to the expression.

Answer: No, m=12 is not a solution.

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