Question

Please help me with this math equation: 8m - 2 = 1 + 7m

Answer 1

Given:

`8m-2=1+7m`

Solve the equation for m,

`\begin{gathered} 8m-2=1+7m \\ \text{Add 2 to both sides} \\ 8m-2+2=1+7m+2 \\ 8m=3+7m \\ \text{Subtract 7m from both sides} \\ 8m-7m=3+7m-7m \\ m=3 \end{gathered}`

Answer: m = 3