Solve for m: 2m/3 + 5 = 11.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 9
- Step 1: Subtract 5 from both sides: 2m/3 = 6. Step 2. Multiply both sides by 3: 2m = 18. Divide by 2: m = 9. Answer: 9. Why not the others: 6 gives 2(6)/3 + 5 = 4 + 5 = 9 != 11; 12 gives 8 + 5 = 13; 15 gives 10 + 5 = 15.
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