Question

Solve for m. 1/3m = 12-m

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of m is 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provided equation.  

$\frac{1}{3}m = 12-m$

Solve the equation for m.

Multiply both the sides by 3.

$\frac{1}{3}m\times 3 = 3(12-m)$

$m= 36-3m$

Add 3m to the both side.

$m+3m= 36-3m+3m$

$4m= 36$

Divide both the sides by 4.

$\frac{4m}{4}=\frac{36}{4}$

$m=9$

Hence the value of m is 9.

Answer 2

1/3m = 12-m
1/3m+m=12
2m=12/(1/3)
2m=36
m=18