Question

Solve for the variable:
10m - 3 + 4m = 25

Answer 1

m=2

Explanation:

10m + 4m =14m

-3=25

add positive 3 to both sides off equation.

-3+3 25+3=28

14m=28

14m/14 28/14

m=2

Answer 2

Reorder the equations for clarity:

10m + 4m - 3 = 25

Combine like terms, solve.

14m - 3 = 25

14m = 28

m = 2