SOLUTION: m/5 + 8 = -7 I am tutoring a student working on his GED and need help with this problem. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Cherryl

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Question 83128: m/5 + 8 = -7
I am tutoring a student working on his GED and need help with this problem.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
Cherryl
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
M/5+8=-7 SUBTRACT 8 FROM BOTH SIDES OF THIS EQUATION
M/5+8-8=-7-8
M/5=-15 NOW CROSS MULTIPLY
M=-75 ANSWER.
PROOF
-75/5+8=-7
-15+8=-7
-7=-7