SOLUTION: Solve the equation 5m-8=57 thanks yall

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Question 142213: Solve the equation
5m-8=57


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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5m-8=57 Start with the given equation



5m=57%2B8Add 8 to both sides


5m=65 Combine like terms on the right side


m=%2865%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate m



m=13 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is m=13