Question

Solve the Equation. You must show all your work. (3 pts. - 1 point for correct

Answer 1

4m+5-5=3m-5/2-5 subtract 5 from both sides
4m=3m-5/2-5
(2)4m=2(3m-5/2-5) get rid of the fraction
8m=2•3m-5/2-10 cancel out the denominator
8m=3m-5-10 combine like terms
8m=3m-15
8m-3m=3m-3m-15 subtract 3m from both sides
5m=-15
5m/5=-15/5 divide 5 from both sides and get your answer
m=-3