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Is 8m-5-2m+1=20 equal to 3m=36-6m

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Answer:

Explanation:

lets find out...

8m - 5 - 2m + 1 = 20 3m = 36 - 6m

6m - 4 = 20 3m + 6m = 36

6m = 20 + 4 9m = 36

6m = 24 m = 36/9

m = 24/6 m = 4

m = 4

yep...they're equal

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

If you simplify both answers you get m=4.

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