SOLUTION: how do i solve -7over8(fraction)=m-3over8(fraction)?

Question 217634: how do i solve -7over8(fraction)=m-3over8(fraction)?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which in decimal form is .

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