Question

Simplify 5/8m+9-3/8m-15

Answer 1

Explanation:

5/8m + 9 - 3/8m -15

Combine like terms:

First the m

5/8m - 3/8m = 2/8m, 2/8=1/4 so 1/4m

Then the non variable numbers

9 - 15 = -4

1/4m-4 is the simplest form