The value of $m$ for which the expressions $2 m - 5$ and $5 m - 11$ become equal is ______.

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Solution

The correct option is C $2$
We have given that the two expressions are equal then
$2 m - 5 = 5 m - 11$ .

Transposing $m$ terms to one side, we get,
$\Rightarrow$ $- 5 + 11 = 5 m - 2 m$
$\Rightarrow$ $6 = 3 m$
$\Rightarrow m = 2$ .

Hence, option $C$ is correct.

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