SOLUTION: 3m-7n=p solve for m I've tried dividing 7n by itself, and then by p, and came up with 3m=p/7n. is this correct? If not, please let me know.

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Question 100894: 3m-7n=p solve for m
I've tried dividing 7n by itself, and then by p, and came up with 3m=p/7n.
is this correct? If not, please let me know.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3m-7n=p Start with the given equation


3m=p%2B7n Add 7n to both sides


m=%28p%2B7n%29%2F3 Divide both sides by 3