SOLUTION: solve for m 8m+4=15-13m

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Question 757709: solve for m
8m+4=15-13m
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8m%2B4=15-13m Start with the given equation.


8m=15-13m-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


8m%2B13m=15-4 Add 13m to both sides.


21m=15-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


21m=11 Combine like terms on the right side.


m=%2811%29%2F%2821%29 Divide both sides by 21 to isolate m.


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Answer:

So the solution is m=11%2F21