210k views
1 vote
5x + 4m = 43my + 6 solve for m

User MarvinS
by
3.9k points

1 Answer

2 votes

9514 1404 393

Answer:

m = (5x -6)/(43y -4)

Explanation:

Subtract 4m+6 to separate m-terms from other terms.

5x +4m -(4m +6) = 43my +6 -(4m +6)

5x -6 = 43my -4m

5x -6 = m(43y -4) . . . . factor out m

(5x -6)/(43y -4) = m . . . . divide by the coefficient of m

User Athlonshi
by
4.3k points