How do you solve 5(1+4m)=2(3+10m)?

1 Answer
Feb 15, 2017

Something wrong with your question!

Explanation:

Multiply the content of each bracket by the number that is outside.

(5×1)+(5×4m)=(2×3)+(2×10m)

5+20m=6+20m

Subtract 20m from both sides giving

5=6 THIS IS VERY WRONG
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Suppose instead that you question was meant to be:

5(14m)=2(3+10m)

520m=6+20m

Add 20m to both sides

520m+20m=6+20m+20m

5+0=6+40m

Subtract 6 from both sides

1=40m

Divide both sides by 40

m=140