Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Appendix A - Basic Algebra Review - A Exercises - Page A-15: 85

Answer

$m=18$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\Rightarrow \frac{2}{7}m+4=\frac{3}{7}(5)+7$ Clear the parentheses. $\Rightarrow \frac{2}{7}m+4=\frac{15}{7}+7$ Multiply by the LCD $=7$. $\Rightarrow 7\left ( \frac{2}{7}m+4 \right )=7\left (\frac{15}{7}+7\right )$ Use distributive property. $\Rightarrow 7\left ( \frac{2}{7}m\right )+7\left ( 4 \right )=7\left (\frac{15}{7}\right )+7(7)$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 2m+28=15+49$ Add like terms. $\Rightarrow 2m+28=64$ Subtract $28$ from both sides. $\Rightarrow 2m+28-28=64-28$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 2m=36$ Divide both sides by $2$. $\Rightarrow \frac{2m}{2}=\frac{36}{2}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow m=18$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.