We can solve this
5x - 4 = 3M
3x + 8 = M
Multiply the second equation by 3
5x - 4 = 3M
9x + 24 = 3M
The right side is equal, so set the equations equal
5x - 4 = 9x + 24 add 4 to both sides, subtract 9x from both sides
-4x = 28 divide both sides by -4
x = -7
