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Gabriel wants to solve the equation 5 eights M equals 25 what steps should he do to get him by itself on one side of the equation

User YongJiang Zhang
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Answer: m+40

Explanation:

Given the Equation :

(5/8)m = 25

The first step to take with this kind of equation is to multiply both sides by the denominator, 8

5m/8 * 8 = 25 *8

5m = 200

Then, we can divide both sides by 5 in other to isolate m

5m / 5 = 200 / 5

m = 40

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Answer:

Kindly check explanation

Explanation:

Given the Equation :

(5/8)m = 25

The first step to take with this kind of equation is to multiply both sides by the denominator, 8

5m/8 * 8 = 25 *8

5m = 200

Then, we can divide both sides by 5 in other to isolate m

5m / 5 = 200 / 5

m = 40

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