The equation is .
Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then .
(Subtract 15 from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: .
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Apply additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
Apply division property of equality: If a = b then .
(Divide each side by 2)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The solution is .