Question

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

Answer 1

the fives cancel out and you are left with 5q=65 Dividing by 5, you get, q=13

Answer 2

3q +2q -5 +5 -65=0
first add the same terms
5q -65=0
5q =65
q=65/5
q=13 is the correct answer