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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify and solve this equation for q: 3q + 5 + 2q – 5 = 65.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Combine like terms first.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What did you get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5q+5-5=65

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What is 5-5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So what is your equation now after combining ALL the like terms?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5q=65 so is the answer q=325

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Yes. 5q=65. Now divide both sides by 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

13

OpenStudy (mertsj):

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