Finite Math Examples

$11 - 3 = m (- 1 + 3)$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $m (- 1 + 3) = 11 - 3$ .

$m (- 1 + 3) = 11 - 3$

Step 2

Simplify.

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Step 2.1

Add $- 1$ and $3$ .

$m \cdot 2 = 11 - 3$

Step 2.2

Subtract $3$ from $11$ .

$m \cdot 2 = 8$

Step 3

Divide each term in $m \cdot 2 = 8$ by $2$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $m \cdot 2 = 8$ by $2$ .

$\frac{m \cdot 2}{2} = \frac{8}{2}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 3.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{m \cdot 2}{2} = \frac{8}{2}$

Step 3.2.1.2

Divide $m$ by $1$ .

$m = \frac{8}{2}$

Step 3.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.3.1

Divide $8$ by $2$ .

$m = 4$