The equation is m + 3.75 = 4.15.
Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3.75 from each side.
\m + 3.753.75 =
4.15
3.75
m + 0 = 4.15
3.75 (Apply additive inverse property: 3.75
3.75 = 0)
m = 4.15
3.75 (Apply additive identity property: m + 0 = m)
m = 7.9 (Subtract:
4.15
3.75 =
7.9)
Check:
\To check the solution, substitute m = 7.9 in original equation.
m + 3.75 = 4.15
7.9 + 3.75 =
4.15
4.15 =
4.15 (Add:
7.9 + 3.75 =
4.15)
The statement is true.
The value of m = 7.9.