What is the solution to the equation?

–4q + 8 = –2q – 16

A.
q = –12

B.
q = –4

C.
q = 4

D.
q = 12

Question

What is the solution to the equation?

–4q + 8 = –2q – 16
 
 A.
q = –12
 
 B.
q = –4
 
 C.
q = 4
 
 D.
q = 12

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

-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

anonymous · Answer

Thank you !

anonymous · Answer

You're Welcome!