Question

8m + 5 + 13m – 5 = 42. What is the value of M?

Answer 1

m = 2

Explanation:

8m + 5 + 13m - 5 = 42

The 5s cancel each other out

8m + 13m = 42

21m = 42

Divide both sides by 21

m = 42/21

m = 2

Answer 2

m = 2

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