Question

you chose to solve this equation by subtracting \\(\frac{1}{2}m\\) from each side. we have m terms on both sides of the equation, and we want to get the m terms on one side. we can subtract \\(\frac{1}{2}m\\) on the left side of the equation so that there are no m terms on the left. then we need to subtract \\(\frac{1}{2}m\\) from the right to keep the equation balanced. go for it. \\(\frac{1}{2}m + 7 = m + 15\\) \\(\underline{ - \frac{1}{2}m \quad \quad \quad \quad - \frac{1}{2}m}\\) \\(\square = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify left side

$\frac{1}{2}m + 7 - \frac{1}{2}m = 7$

Step2: Simplify right side

$m + 15 - \frac{1}{2}m = \frac{1}{2}m + 15$

Answer:

$7 = \frac{1}{2}m + 15$