Question

What value will make the equation 3m+54−3m4=−2
true?

Answer 1

To determine the value that would make the equation true, we will solve it.

3m + 54 - 3m/4 = -2

Combining like terms on the left side:
(3m - 3m/4) + 54 = -2

Multiplying all terms by 4 to get rid of the fraction:
4(3m) - 4(3m/4) + 4(54) = 4(-2)
12m - 3m + 216 = -8

Combining like terms on the left side:
9m + 216 = -8

Subtracting 216 from both sides:
9m = -8 - 216
9m = -224

Dividing both sides by 9:
m = -224/9

So, the value that would make the equation true is m = -224/9.