Question

25(M-2)=650 what is M ?

Answer 1

Answer:M=24

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

There are 2 ways to do this

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Method 1) Divide both sides by 25, then add 2 to both sides

25(M-2) = 650

M-2 = 650/25

M-2 = 26

M = 26+2

M = 28

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Method 2) Distribute the 25 through to each term inside the parenthesis. Then isolate for M by adding 50 to both sides, and then dividing both sides by 2.

25(M-2) = 650

25M - 50 = 650

25M = 650+50

25M = 700

M = 700/25

M = 28

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Either way the answer is 28