Question

5 - m = 13 what is the value of m

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

1. Write the equation out.

2. Subtract the constant 5 from each side.

3. You are left with negative m equals 8.

4. -m is the same thing as -1m.

5. Divide each side by the coefficient, -1.

6. 8 divided by -1 equals -8.

5 - m = 13

-5 -5

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-m = 8

*-m is the same thing as -1m so change the -m to -1m so you can divide by a coefficient*

-1m = 8

÷-1 = ÷-1

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m = -8

Answer 2

5 - m = 13

- m = 8

m = -8

is the answer