OK. Watch carefully, as I guide you through the mysterious and complex methods of solution, taught to me from the ancient sacred scrolls of Tibet. It won't be easy, but I'll go slow so that neither of us gets lost along the path, to the ultimate wisdom. Remember ... the "solution" is the number that 'M' must be, in order to make the equation a true statement. Ready ? Here we go. Fossen your seat belt, it's goin to be eh boompy rade, mon: