Question

What is the solution to the equation?

–4q + 8 = –2q – 16

A.
q = –12

B.
q = –4

C.
q = 4

D.
q = 12

Answer 1

Please explain how you did it too! I' like to learn!

Answer 2

-4q+8=-2-16

You have to pick a side for your "q" on. So...
-4q+8=-2q-16
+4q +4q

Gives you
8=2q-16

Now add 16 to both sides to get rid of the 16 on the side with your q's
8=2q-16
+16 +16
24=2q

then divide 2 from both sides to get your q alone
24/2=q
12=q

Answer 3

Thank you !

Answer 4

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