Question

How do you solve `16+ 9m = 61`?

Answer 1

`m = 5`

Explanation:

`16+9m=61`   Solve for `m`

1) Subtract `16` from both sides to isolate the `9m` term
After you have subtracted, you will have this:
`9m = 45`

2) Divide both sides by `9` to isolate `m`
After dividing, you will end up with this:
`m = 5` `larr` answer

Check

Sub `5` back in to the original equation to see if it is still true.

`16+9 m=61`
`16 + 9(5)` should equal `61`

1) Clear the parentheses by multiplying `9 xx 5`
After you have multiplied, you will get this:
`16 + 45` should equal `61`

2) Combine like terms
After you have added `16 + 45`, you will end up with this:
`61 = 61`

`Check`