2m/5=1/3 (2m-12). simplified

2m/5 = 1/3 (2m-12)

2m/5 = 2/3m - 4

2m = 10/3m - 20

2m - 10/3m = 20

must have common denominator:

2 - 10/3

(3/3) * 2/1 = 6/3

now continue:

6/3m - 10/3m = - 20

-4/3m = 20

-4m = - 60

-m = - 15

m = 15

the answer is 15.

the correct answer is 15