Question

The value of m in the equation 1/(m+1) = 5 is

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{m + 1} = 5$

By cross multiplication, we get

$1 = 5m + 5$

$\implies - 4 = 5m$

$\implies m = \frac{ - 4}{5}$

Answer 2

Answer:

4/5

Explanation:

1/(m+1) = 5

1= 5(m+1)

1= 5m +5

5m = 4

m = 4/5