SOLUTION: m+5(m-1)=11

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Question 15627: m+5(m-1)=11
Answer by pwac(253) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the bracket by 5 to get
m+5m-5=11 so 6m-5=11 Add 5 to both sides
6m=16 Divide both sides by 6
m=16%2F6=2.667(3 decimal places)
or 2 and 2/3
Pete