Question

What is the correct step to solve for the variable? 15 = m - 5 *

Answer 1

20 = m or m =20

Explanation:

You are trying to isolate the variable "m". First, you do the inverse operation of subtraction which is addition. You add 5 to 15 because since its inverse operation, you do the same thing to both sides.

Answer 2

Add 5 to each side so m=20