SOLUTION: two added to three times a number m is the same as 18

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Question 227892: two added to three times a number m is the same as 18
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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3m+2=18
3m=18-2
3m=16
m=16/3 ans.
Proof:
3*16/3+2=18
16+2=18
18=18