Question

How do you find the m in 13=2m+5

Answer 1

m=5

Explanation:

13=2m+5 is the same as 2m+5=15

15-5= 10

10÷2= 5

m=5

Answer 2

m=4

Explanation:

Move all terms that don't contain m to the right side and solve.

13=2m+5

13-5=2m

8=2m

divide both sides by 2

8 =2 m

m=4