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What is the value of m in the equation 1/2m - 3/4n = 16 when n = 8

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Answer:

m= 44

Explanation:

Substitute value of n, which is 8, into equation to get 1/2m-3/4(8)=16.

Simplify to get 1/2m-6=16.

Add 6 to both sides of equation to get: 1/2m=22.

Multiply both sides by reciprocal of 1/2 which is 2 to get m=44.

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