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Solve for m:
8(m + 2) = 3(12 - 4m)

User Asi Givati
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Answer:

m = 1

Explanation:

To solve for m, we will have to get m by itself on one side, with some value on the other side.

8(m + 2) = 3(12 - 4m)

Distribute the 8 on the left side and the 3 on the right side.

8m + 16 = 36 - 12m

Add 12m to both sides.

20m + 16 = 36

Subtract 16 from both sides.

20m = 20

Divide both sides by 20.

m = 1

So now we have the answer m = 1.

I hope you find my answer helpful.

User Tejas Gokhale
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Answer:

m=1

Explanation:

step 1: 8(m + 2) = 3(12 - 4m) remove the parentheses

step 2: 8 m + 2 = 3 12 - 4m move the terms

step 3: 8m+ 12m= 36 - 16 collect like terms and calulate

step 4: 20m=20 divide both sides

solution: m=1

User Morsch
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