SOLUTION: -3/8m + 1 - 13/8m = 5 Can you show me how to solve this? I get the answer of -2 one way or +3 the other so I don't know if I solved it correctly.

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: -3/8m + 1 - 13/8m = 5 Can you show me how to solve this? I get the answer of -2 one way or +3 the other so I don't know if I solved it correctly.      Log On


   

Question 646986: -3/8m + 1 - 13/8m = 5
Can you show me how to solve this? I get the answer of -2 one way or +3 the other so I don't know if I solved it correctly.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-3/8)m + 1 - (13/8)m = 5
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(-16/8)m = 4
-2m = 4
m = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.