To solve the equation [tex]\(-3 = m + 8\)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Start with the original equation:
[tex]\[
-3 = m + 8
\][/tex]
2. Isolate the variable [tex]\( m \)[/tex] by removing the constant term (which is [tex]\( 8 \)[/tex] in this case) from the right side. To do this, subtract [tex]\( 8 \)[/tex] from both sides of the equation:
[tex]\[
-3 - 8 = m + 8 - 8
\][/tex]
3. Simplify both sides:
[tex]\[
-11 = m
\][/tex]
4. Rearrange to solve for [tex]\( m \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
m = -11
\][/tex]
Therefore, the solution for the equation [tex]\(-3 = m + 8\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
m = -11
\][/tex]
