Solve the proportional equation 3/m-2 = 7/m+2

The answer is m = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve the proportional equation, this way:

3/m-2 = 7/m+2

3 * (m + 2) = 7 * (m - 2) [Lowest common denominator (m + 2) * (m - 2) ]

3m + 6 = 7m - 14

-4m = - 14 - 6 (Like terms)

-4m = - 20

m = - 20/-4

m = 5

The answer is m = 5