Solve the question and check the solution. Express numbers as integers or simplified fractions. 5 (m+5) = 7m+9

m = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

5 (m+5) = 7m+9 (distribute & evaluate parenthesis)

5 (m) + 5 (5) = 7m+9

5m + 25 = 7m + 9 (move all m-terms to one side and constants to the other)

5m - 7m = 9 - 25 (evaluate both sides)

-2m = - 16 (divide both sides by - 2)

m = (-16) / (-2) = 8