Question

I need step by step how to get the answer, I have been trying for hours, 4+m divided by 3 = 5/6 i have the answer just don't know the steps to get to the answer. m= -3/2 or 1 1/2

Answer 1

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Answer 2

(4+m)/3 = 5/6
Multiply both sides by 6:
2(4+m) = 5
Multiply both terms inside the parenthesis by 2:
8 + 2m = 5
Subtract 8 from both sides:
8-8 + 2m = 5-8
0 + 2m = -3
2m = -3
Divide both sides by 2:
m = -3/2 = -1 1/2.