what is 20-8(q-11)=-12

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seratul · Answer

First, you have to multiply the -8 by q-11. So first do  -8 times q and -8 times -11.

chrisylove · Answer

20+8q-88=-12

seratul · Answer

No, it would be 20-8q=8=11 because you have to multiply -8 by q and -8 by -11.

danjs · Answer

watch the signs

20 - 8*q - 8*-11 = -12

20 - 8q + 88 = -12

seratul · Answer

I mean 20-8q+88=-12

chrisylove · Answer

where did you get the negative from

seratul · Answer

Since it is 20 - 8 (q-11), the negative is part of the 8.

danjs · Answer

20 + (-8)*(q - 11) = -12

chrisylove · Answer

im confused

chrisylove · Answer

im confused

mathmale · Answer

Your original post begins with "What is ... "  These instructions are incomplete.  i think you meant, "What is the value of q if  .... "

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mathmale · Answer

Please ask specific questions, rather than saying, "I'm confused."

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