SOLUTION: I need help solving: (1/8) (7m � 7) = (2/5) (4m � 4) + 8 Not sure if this is Pemdas or what.

Question 202109: I need help solving: (1/8) (7m � 7) = (2/5) (4m � 4) + 8
Not sure if this is Pemdas or what.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're close, but what you're actually doing is using PEMDAS in reverse.

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Multiply and simplify.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which approximates to .

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