SOLUTION: -54=3(2+5m) I really have no idea.

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Question 450962: -54=3(2+5m) I really have no idea.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
54=3(2+5m)
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Divide both sides by 3 to get:
18 = 2+5m
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16 = 5m
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m = 16/5 = 3 1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.