SOLUTION: Solve the equation x(m+3)+y(m−8)=z(m−2) for m, assuming that x+y−z≠0. PLEASE HELP I AM STUCK!!!!

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Question 917619: Solve the equation x(m+3)+y(m−8)=z(m−2) for m, assuming that x+y−z≠0. PLEASE HELP I AM STUCK!!!!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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Subtract zm from both sides.

Subtract 3x from both sides.

Add 8y to both sides.

Factor out the GCF m

Divide both sides by X.


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