Question

How do you solve `3/8m + 9 = 18`?

Answer 1

`m = 24`

Explanation:

Isolate the term with the variable.

`3/8m + 9 = 18`
`3/8m = 18-9`

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`color(magenta)(8/3xx) 3/8m = 9color(magenta)(xx 8/3)`

`m = 24`