How do you solve #5(m + 3) = 45#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-02T17:37:40

#color(blue)(m=6#

# color(green)(5) xx (m+3) = 45#

Here , # color(green)(5)# is multiplied with both terms within the bracket.

# color(green)(5) xx (m) + color(green)(5) xx (3) = 45#

# 5m + 15 = 45#

#5m = 45- 15#

#5m= 30#

#m= 30/5#

#color(blue)(m=6#