Question

What is the solution to the equation?

3q + 5 = –2q + 20

A.
q = 3

B.
q = 5

C.
q = 15

D.
q = 25

Answer 1

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Answer 2

To find q, you need to get it on its own side f the equal sign. To do so, you move an entire term (in this case, lets first use +5) to the opposite side. Once moved, you have to turn its symbol to the opposite symbol. + turns into -, so you now have -5.

Answer 3

\[3q = -2q + 20 -5\]

Answer 4

Now, you move the entire term -2q to the opposite side, and change the symbol.

Answer 5

\[3q+2q=20-5\]

Answer 6

20-5=15 and 3q+2q = 5q so... \[5q = 15\]

Answer 7

Now, you must separate the 5 from the q to get the variable alone. Since 5 is multiplied into q, you now divide. \[q=15\div5\]

Answer 8

15/5=3 so...\[q=3\]

Answer 9

Do you understand? :]

Answer 10

THANKS SO MUCH i get it now :D

Answer 11

Yay! :D

Answer 12

You are really smart!

Answer 13

i have one more would you help me with that?

Answer 14

Sure, just make sure to close and repost.

Answer 15

ok thanks