SOLUTION: How would I solve the equation: 3m-5(4-m)=-23+5m I tried solving it this way: 3m-5(4-m)=-23+5m 3m-20+5m=-23+5m 8m-

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Question 376008: How would I solve the equation: 3m-5(4-m)=-23+5m

I tried solving it this way: 3m-5(4-m)=-23+5m
3m-20+5m=-23+5m
8m-20=-23+5m
-5m -5m
3m-20=-23
+20 +20
3m=-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3m-5%284-m%29=-23%2B5m Start with the given equation.


3m-20%2B5m=-23%2B5m Distribute.


8m-20=-23%2B5m Combine like terms on the left side.


8m=-23%2B5m%2B20 Add 20 to both sides.


8m-5m=-23%2B20 Subtract 5m from both sides.


3m=-23%2B20 Combine like terms on the left side.


3m=-3 Combine like terms on the right side.


m=%28-3%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate m.


m=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is m=-1


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