What is the value of m in the equation 38(m−29)=434 ?

2 Answers
Mar 28, 2018

m~~40.42

Explanation:

Given: 38(m-29)=434

Divide by 38.

(color(red)cancelcolor(black)38(m-29))/(color(red)cancelcolor(black)38)=434/38

m-29=11.42 (since 434/38~~11.42)

Add 29 to both sides.

m-color(red)cancelcolor(black)29+color(red)cancelcolor(black)29=11.42+29

m~~40.42

Mar 28, 2018

m=768/19

Explanation:

38(m -29)=434

Start by using the distributive property.

(38)(m)+(38)(-29)= 434

38m - 1102=434

Then add 1102 on both sides

38m - 1102 + 1102 = 434 + 1102

38m= 1536

Finally, divide both sides by 38 to find m

(cancel38m)/cancel38 = 1536/38

m=768/19