Question

Solve for m.

m – 7/8 = 5

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

m = ____

Answer 1

5 7/8

Explanation:

Do the inverse operation.

5 + 7/8 = 5 7/8

Or, do this instead!

Add 7/8 to both sides of the equation. On the side before the equal sign, -78 and +78 cancel out, leaving m all by itself. Bring down the equals sign and we have m = 5 7/8!