SOLUTION: .6m+a=b solve for m

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations -> SOLUTION: .6m+a=b solve for m      Log On

Ad: You enter your algebra equation or inequality - Algebrator solves it step-by-step while providing clear explanations. Free on-line demo .
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 62372This question is from textbook
: .6m+a=b solve for mThis question is from textbook

Answer by joyofmath(189) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.6m+a=b solve for m
.6m%2Ba=b.
Subtract a from both sides: .6m=b-a.
Divide both sides by .6: m=%28b-a%29%2F.6.
You can then multiply both top and bottom by 10: m=10%28b-a%29%2F6 and reduce the fraction getting m=5%28b-a%29%2F3.