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Find the value of the variable.
102-8m=86

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User Belenda
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Answer:

Its 2 bby :)

Explanation:

When a number (in this case it's a variable) is put next to another number we are multiplying. So 8×2=16 Lets test it out. 102-16=86

User Ckramer
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Answer:

this is easy. all you have to do is subtract 102 from 86 (which makes -16) and then divide by -8 (making m equal to 2).

Explanation:

102 - 8m = 86

86 - 102 = -16

-16/-8 = 2

User Ifrah
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