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10-22.
Multiply both sides of the equation by a common multiple of 5 and 6.
5m = 6(m + 1)
Solve for m.
5m = 6m + 6
−m = 6
m = −6
Follow the steps in part (a).
A common multiple of k and k + 3 is k(k + 3).
Isolate x on one side by undoing the division.
x = 90