SOLUTION: m+(m+2)+(m+4)=72

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: m+(m+2)+(m+4)=72 This question is from textbook Mathematics

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Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
M+(M+2)+(M+4)=72 OR 3M+6=72 OR 3M=72-6 OR 3M=66 OR M=66/3 OR M=22
Answer by wuwei96815(245) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m+(m+2)+(m+4)=72
The first thing that you have to do is remove the parentheses.
m+m+2+m+4=72
Next, combine like terms.
3m+6=72
Now, add -6 to both sides of the equation.
3m=66
Divide both sides by 3.
m=22

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