To solve the equation \(\frac{1}{4}(8m + 12) - 7 = -2\), follow these steps:
Step 1: Add 7 to both sides of the equation. \[ \frac{1}{4}(8m + 12) = 5 \]
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate the fraction. \[ 8m + 12 = 20 \]
Step 3: Subtract 12 from both sides. \[ 8m = 8 \]
Step 4: Divide by 8 to solve for \(m\). \[ m = 1 \]
Now, for the answer options for \(m\), select:
m=1 or m is equal to 1.