Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Add 7 to both sides: .
  2. Step 2: Divide by 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: subtracts 7 instead of adding, divides 15 by 2 and rounds, and forgets the final division.

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