Answer:
m=9
Explanation:
distribute the 5 throughout the equation
5m-15=40
add 15 to both sides
5m=45
divide both sides by 5
11
5(m - 3) = 40
We're just trying to find the value of m that equals to 40, so let's plug it into the calculator.
The answer is positive 11 because,
5(11 - 3) = 40
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