Question

What is the solution to the equation https://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_34efec2888329d378c42ec5edf2f4e98683a8116_1.gif ?



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Answer 1

cross multiply
8m + 12 = -5 * 4

Answer 2

now subtract 12 from both sides of the equation
8m + 12 - 12 = -20 - 12


cabn you continue from here?

Answer 3

8?

Answer 4

@welshfella

Answer 5

no can you simplify the equation
note +12 - 12 = 0

Answer 6

we subtracted 12 to get 8m on its own on the left side

Answer 7

@welshfella I'm still confused.