Question

What is the first step in solving the equation m/5 - 2=8

Answer 1

Explanation:

m/5 -2=8 I would first add 2 to both sides

m/5=10 Then multiply both sides by 5 to clear out the fraction.

m=50

Answer 2

The first step is adding two to both sides to further isolate the variable.

Explanation:

You want m/5=10 so you can multiply 5 on both sides and find what m equals which is 50 in this instance.