Question

How do you solve `16 m + 3 5 = 3`?

Answer 1

This problem is solved by isolating the variable, so that we determine that `m=-2`.

Explanation:

1. Subtract `35` from both sides. This gets the `16`m by itself. It is necessary to perform this operation on both sides to maintain the balance of the equation.
   `16m+35-35=3-35`

2. Divide both sides by `16`. This gets the `m` by itself. Again, it is necessary to perform this on both sides so that the equation stays balanced.
   `(16m)/16=(3-35)/16`

3. Simplify.
   `m=-2`