SOLUTION: How do I solve 5m divided by 4 equals 66? I missed class on Friday and was having trouble with this problem today. Thanks for your help. Damian M.

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Question 549148: How do I solve 5m divided by 4 equals 66? I missed class on Friday and was having trouble with this problem today. Thanks for your help. Damian M.
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+%285%2Am%29%2F4+=+66+
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Any whole number = itself divided by 1.
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+%285%2Am%29%2F4+=+66%2F1+
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cross multiply
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+%285%2Am%29%2A1+=+66%2A4+
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+5%2Am+=+264+
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divide both sides by 5
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+m+=+264%2F5+=+52.8+
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Done.