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#1 2009-10-18 15:45:18
- equaltwo
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m-12=n
Hi, I need to solve this equation for "m": "m-12=n". I cannot remember the steps. I need help figuring it out. Thanks
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#2 2009-10-18 15:55:13
- bobbym
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Re: m-12=n
Hi equaltwo;
m-12 = n
add 12 to both sides
m = n + 12
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#3 2009-10-18 16:01:36
- equaltwo
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Re: m-12=n
Thanks. So, the answer is 12n?
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#4 2009-10-18 16:06:52
- bobbym
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Re: m-12=n
Hi;
12n means 12 times n the answer is 12 + n. Supposing n equals 4 now you can see that 12 times 4 is not the same as 12 plus 4.
Last edited by bobbym (2009-10-18 16:07:59)
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#5 2009-10-18 16:11:09
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Re: m-12=n
Oh, I understand now. Thanks! :-)
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#6 2009-10-18 16:12:45
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Re: m-12=n
Hi;
No problem. Glad to help.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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