For the equation m+3=m+4, can you substitute a value for m to make this a true number sentence?​ Make sure to explain your answer.

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No, you cannot substitute a value for m to make this equation true.

The equation m+3=m+4 states that two expressions, m+3 and m+4, are equal.

However, if we assume a specific value for m, let's say m=2, then we would have 2+3 = 2+4, which simplifies to 5 = 6.

Since 5 is not equal to 6, this equation is not true.

In general, we cannot find a value for m that would make m+3 equal to m+4, as adding the same number (3 in this case) to two different numbers cannot result in the same sum.