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Answer:

m = 13.

Explanation:

Recall that adding logarithmic equations, (ex: log a + log b) is the same as log (a·b). Therefore:

log 12 + log 5 = log (4m + 8)

log (12·5) = log (4m + 8)

log (60) = log (4m + 8) **Ignore 'Log' to solve for 'm'

60 = 4m + 8 **Subtract both sides by 8

52 = 4m **Divide both sides by 4

m = 13.

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