16=6+8m how much money did dan spend at each table

Simplifying
16 = 6 + 8m

Solving
16 = 6 + 8m

Solving for variable 'm'.

Move all terms containing m to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-8m' to each side of the equation.
16 + -8m = 6 + 8m + -8m

Combine like terms: 8m + -8m = 0
16 + -8m = 6 + 0
16 + -8m = 6

Add '-16' to each side of the equation.
16 + -16 + -8m = 6 + -16

Combine like terms: 16 + -16 = 0
0 + -8m = 6 + -16
-8m = 6 + -16

Combine like terms: 6 + -16 = -10
-8m = -10

Divide each side by '-8'.
m = 1.25

Simplifying
m = 1.25

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what is the original number? you forgot to add it.

one set of data has more variation than the other. hope this !