Which number can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the fractions before solving? -3/4m - 1/2=2+1/4m

Ramesh J asked Aug 16, 2023

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Which number can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the fractions before solving?

-3/4m - 1/2=2+1/4m

Ramesh J asked Aug 16, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

(-3)/(4) m -
(1)/(2) = 2 +
(1)/(4) m Multiply each term by 4

-3m - 2 = 8 + m Add 3m to both side

-2 = 8 + 4m Subtract 8 from both sides

-10 = 4m Divide both sides by 4

(-5)/(2) = m

Joey Clover answered Aug 20, 2023

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