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What is the value of m in the equation one-half m minus three-fourths n equals 16, when n equals 8? a.20 b.32 c.44 d.48

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Answer:

C. 44

Explanation:


(1)/(2) m - (3)/(4) n = 16 \\ \\ (1)/(2) m - (3)/(4) * 8 = 16..( plug \: n = 8) \\ \\ (1)/(2) m - 3 * 2 = 16 \\ \\ (1)/(2) m - 6 = 16 \\ \\ (1)/(2) m = 16 + 6 \\ \\ (1)/(2) m = 22 \\ \\ m = 22 * 2 \\ \\ m = 44

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