Question

8(1/2m+2) = 12(m+6)

I'm confused

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Assuming you are solving for m:

m = -7

Explanation:

Assuming you are solving for m:

8(1/2m+2) = 12(m+6)

4m + 16 = 12m + 72

Subtract 4m from both sides

16 = 8m + 72

Subtract 72 from both sides

-56 = 8m

Divide 8 from both sides

m = -7