<PRE><B>Question 98417</B>
{{{5m-2(m-5)=17}}} Start with the given equation



{{{5m-2m+10=17}}} Distribute



{{{3m+10=17}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{3m=17-10}}}Subtract 10 from both sides



{{{3m=7}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{m=(7)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by 3 to isolate m



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Answer:

So our answer is {{{m=(7)/(3)}}}  (which is {{{m=2.33333333333333}}} in decimal form)</PRE>