Question

Use the properties of an equality to solve the following equations.

(1) m − 4 = 1

Answer 1

m – 4 = 1
Using the addition property of equality, we get:
m – 4 + 4 = 1 + 4
$\Rightarrow$m + 0 = 5

We know:
Any number + 0 = The same number
$\Rightarrow$m = 5

Thus, the value of m is 5.