Question 217634


{{{-7/8=m-3/8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8(-7/cross(8))=8(m-3/cross(8))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{8}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{-7=8m-3}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{0=8m-3+7}}} Add {{{7}}} to both sides.



{{{-8m=-3+7}}} Subtract {{{8m}}} from both sides.



{{{-8m=4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{m=(4)/(-8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-8}}} to isolate {{{m}}}.



{{{m=-1/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{m=-1/2}}} which in decimal form is {{{m=-0.5}}}.