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What is the solution to this equation?
-4(-2q + 8) = -6(q - 8) + 12q

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Answer: q=40

Explanation:

lets multiply first part of the equation

-4(-2q + 8)=8q-32

second part of the equation

-6(q - 8) + 12q= -6q+48+12q=6q+48

lets equal both

8q-32=6q+48

8q-6q=48+32

2q=80

q=80/2=40

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