How do you solve $(m-1)/8=2/4$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-21T17:03:11

$m=5$

Let's solve this equation step by step

Step 1: Cross-multiply.
$(m-1)/8=2/4$
$4m-4=16$

Step 2: Add 4 to both sides.
$4m−4+4=16+4$
$4m−4=16$
$4m=20$

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4.
$(4m)/4=20/4$
$m=5$

Check solution
$(5-1)/8=2/4$

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