SOLUTION: 3m + 20 = 2m + 80 I know the answer is 60 What is the proper formula to save it

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Question 210292: 3m + 20 = 2m + 80 I know the answer is 60
What is the proper formula to save it
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3m + 20 = 2m + 80 I know the answer is 60
What is the proper formula to save it
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Subtract 2m from both sides to get:
m + 20 = 80
Subtract 20 from both sides to get:
m = 60
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Cheers,
Stan H.