Chapter 4.4, Problem 34PPS

To determine

To solve and check: the given equation

Answer to Problem 34PPS

The required solution is $m=69$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Calculation:

To solve equation and check the solution

  $\frac{m}{-3}=-5-18$

  $\frac{m}{-3}=-23\left(\text{add}\right)$

Multiply both sides of equation by $-3$

  $\begin{array}{l}m=-23\left(-3\right)\\ m=69\end{array}$

Solution:- $m=69$

Check

Substitute $m=69$ in

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{m}{-3}=-5-18\\ \frac{69}{-3}=-5-18\\ -23=-23\end{array}$

Left hand side = Right hand side

Hence verified. So solution is $m=69$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the required solution is $m=69$