Question

3m = 5m - 8/5
solve the following equation and check your results​

Answer 1

Answer:

3m = 5m - 8/5

8/5=5m-3m

8/5=2m

8/5×1/2= m

4/5 =m

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

3m = 5m – (8/5)

⇒ 3m-5m=-8/5 ⇒ -2m=-8/5 ⇒ m= -8/5x(-2) ⇒m=4/5

To check: 3m = 5m–(8/5)

⇒ 3×4/5=5×4/5-8/5 ⇒12/5=4-8/5 ⇒12/5=20-8/5 ⇒ 12/5=12/5

⇒ L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, it is correct.