<PRE><B>Question 183298</B>


{{{5m+7=38}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5m=38-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{5m=31}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{m=(31)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{m}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{m=31/5}}} which in decimal form is {{{m=6.2}}}. 

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