SOLUTION: Twice a number m minus three equals the sum of m and five
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Question 517164: Twice a number m minus three equals the sum of m and five
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Twice a number m minus three equals the sum of m and five
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Equation:
2m - 3 = m + 5
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Subtract m from both sides.
Add 3 to both sides.
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m = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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