Question

TRANSLATE EACH SENTENCE INTO AN EQUATION THEN SOLVE THE EAQUATION

Show two ways to solve the equation m-3/2 = 37. Check your answer

Answer 1

m = 38.5

Explanation:

m - 3/2 = 37

m - 3/2 = 37 + 3/2

m = 38 1/2 or 38.5

(m - 3/2) * 2 = 37 *2

2m - 3 = 74

2m - 3 + 3 = 74 + 3

2m = 77

2m / 2 = 77 / 2

m = 38.5