Question

What value of m makes the equation true?
16 + 2 ( 5m -8 ) - m = 36

Answer 1

16+2(5m-8)-m=36


First solve 2(5m-8)

2x5m= 10m 2x(-8)= -16


Now it looks like this


16+10m-16-m=36


Cancel 16 with the -16

10m-m=36

Now here its pretty obvious


9m=36

To find m divide 9 by 36


36:9=4


m=4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

16 + 10m - 16 - m = 36,

9m = 36,

m = 4