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jabez177 (jabez177):

What is the solution to the equation? 2q + 18 = -5q - 3

OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

whazt do you think?

jabez177 (jabez177):

-5

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

please add 5q to both sdes of your euation first

jabez177 (jabez177):

or +5

jabez177 (jabez177):

OKay then what do I do next

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

subtract 18 to both sides of the resultant equation from the preceding step

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

2q+5q=-3-18

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

7q=-21 solve now tell me what you get

jabez177 (jabez177):

-3

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

correct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

that's right!

jabez177 (jabez177):

Thank you, you two for helping me!

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