Question

Halloween 2018 Solve the equation. Choose the method you prefer to use. Check your answer. 5/4+4m/5 =61/20

Answer 1

5/4+4m/5 =61/20

multiply each side by 20 to clear the fractions

20 *( 5/4+4m/5 ) = 61/20 * 20

distribute

25 + 16m = 61

subtract 25 from each side

16m = 36

m = 36/16

m = 9/4

m = 2 1/4

Check:

5/4+4m/5 =61/20

5/4 + 4/5 * 9/4 = 61/20

5/4 + 36/20 = 61/20

get a common denominator

25/20 +36/20 = 61/20

61/20=61/20