How do you solve #8m -55 =10.1#?

1 Answer
Jan 16, 2018

#m = 8.1375#

Explanation:

If you are solving for the variable m, start by adding 55 to both sides, as such:

#8m-55+55 = 10.1+55#

#8m = 65.1#

Next divided both sides by 8:

#(8m)/8 = 65.1/8#

#m = 8.1375#

Your goal in solving any equation is to isolate the variable.