Question

Combine ALL like terms.
3 + 4m + 5 + m = 23

Answer 1

Answer: m=3

Step-by-step explanation:

3+4m+5+m=23

3+5+4m+m=23

5m+8=23

5m=15

m=3

Answer 2

Answer:

m = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

3 + 4m + 5 + m = 23

4m + m = 23 - 3 - 5

5m = 15

m = 15 : 5

m = 3

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check        (remember PEMDAS)

3 + 4 * 3 + 5 + 3 = 23

23 = 23

the answer is good