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Answer: Hello I am going to solve the rational equation by combining expressions and isolating the variable m . Exact Form: m = − 1 4 Decimal Form: m = − 0.25

1.Subtract  5 from both sides of the equation

2.Simplify

3.Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

4.Simplify

5.Subtract  2 from both sides of the equation

6.Simplify

7.Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

8. and finaly Simplify

Hope this help's!