How do you solve #\frac{m}{m + 5} = \frac{6}{8}#?
2 Answers
Explained using first principles showing every step.
Much faster to use the shortcuts.
Explanation:
To move to the other side of the = reverse the process. So for multiply you divide, for add you subtract and so on.
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Given:
Multiply both sides by
But
Multiply both sides by 8
But
Multiply out the bracket
Subtract 6m from both sides
Divide both sides by 2