To solve the equation \(\frac{5 + m}{3} = 12\), follow these steps:
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Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction: \[ 5 + m = 12 \times 3 \] \[ 5 + m = 36 \]
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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate \(m\): \[ m = 36 - 5 \] \[ m = 31 \]
So, the solution is \(m = 31\).