SOLUTION: how do i solve a problem 2/3=m/32 what is the procedure

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Question 636397: how do i solve a problem 2/3=m/32 what is the procedure
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i solve a problem 2/3=m/32 what is the procedure
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(2/3) = m/32
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Multiply both sides by 32 to get:
m = (2/3)32
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m = 64/3
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m = 21 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/3=m/32

2*32=3m

64=3m

64/3=m

m = 64/3