How do you solve 12=m815?

3 Answers
Jan 24, 2018

24

Explanation:

Isolate the variable m by doing the same operation to both sides of the equation.

12=m815

12+15=m815+15

3=m8

38=m88

m=24

Jan 24, 2018

m=24

Explanation:

Add 15 to both sides:

12+15=m815+15

3=m8+0

3=m8

Multiply both sides by 8:

8×3=m8×8

24=m

Jan 24, 2018

12+15=m8

3=m8

Clear Denominator so Multiply the whole Equation by: 8

24=m