Question 376008
{{{3m-5(4-m)=-23+5m}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3m-20+5m=-23+5m}}} Distribute.



{{{8m-20=-23+5m}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{8m=-23+5m+20}}} Add {{{20}}} to both sides.



{{{8m-5m=-23+20}}} Subtract {{{5m}}} from both sides.



{{{3m=-23+20}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3m=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{m=(-3)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{m}}}.



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



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{m=-1}}} 



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