Question

What are the steps to solve 5m-8=3m+8

Answer 1

m = 8

Explanation:

Add 8 to both sides of the equation

5m-8+8=3m+8+8

Simplify

5m = 3m=16

Subtract 3m to both sides of the equation

5m-3m=16-3m

Simplify

2m = 16

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

2m/2 = 16/2

Simplify

m = 8

Hence, Solution/Answer = 8

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Answer 2

Answer: m=8

Explanation:

5m-8=3m+8

Move the variable to the left hand side and change its sign; move the constant to the right hand sign and change it's sign

5m-3m=8+8

Collect like terms

2m=16

Divide both sides by 2

2m/2=16/2

m=8