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How do you solve #15=2m+3#?

Answer 1

Eli Assouline

#m = 6#

Step 1: Subtract 3 from each side of the equation to keep it balanced:

#15 - 3 = 2m + 3 - 3#

#12 = 2m#

Step 2: Divide each side of the equation by 2 to solve for #m#:

#12/2 = (2m) / 2#

#6 = m#

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Answer 2

Nathan Axel

To solve the equation 15 = 2m + 3, first, subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable: 15 - 3 = 2m. This simplifies to 12 = 2m. Then, divide both sides by 2 to solve for m: 12 ÷ 2 = 2m ÷ 2. This gives you m = 6. So, the solution to the equation is m = 6.

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