Question

What value of m makes the equation true? 16 + 2 ( 5m -8 ) - m = 36

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

16 + 10m - 16 - m = 36,

9m = 36,

m = 4

Answer 2

16+2(5m-8)-m=36


First solve 2(5m-8)

2x5m= 10m 2x(-8)= -16


Now it looks like this


16+10m-16-m=36


Cancel 16 with the -16

10m-m=36

Now here its pretty obvious


9m=36

To find m divide 9 by 36


36:9=4


m=4