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  • 06-02-2020
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solve the proportional equation 3/m-2 = 7/m+2

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  • 06-02-2020

Answer:

The answer is m = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve the proportional equation, this way:

3/m-2 = 7/m+2

3 * (m + 2) = 7 * (m - 2) [Lowest common denominator (m + 2) * (m - 2)]

3m + 6 = 7m - 14

-4m = -14 - 6 (Like terms)

-4m = -20

m = -20/-4

m = 5

The answer is m = 5

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