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Chapter 2: Q47. (page 95)

Solve each equation. Check your solution.

3.6−2.4m=12

Short Answer

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The solution of the given equation is m=−3.5.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Isolate the variable.

3.6−2.4m=123.6−12=2.4m−8.4=2.4m

02

Step 2. Solve for m.

−8.4=2.4m−8.42.4=m−3.5=m

Hence, the value of m=−3.5.

03

Step 3. Verify the solution.

Put m=−3.5into the given equation.

3.6−2.4(−3.5)=123.6+8.4=1212=12

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