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Solve for q. 1=2q-7. Plz help I don’t understand

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Answer:

q = 4

Explanation:

1=2q−7

Step 1: Flip the equation.

2q−7=1

Step 2: Add 7 to both sides.

2q−7+7=1+7

2q=8

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2q/2=8/2

q=4

User Alex Amato
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Answer:

4 =q

Explanation:

1=2q-7

Add 7 to each side

1+7=2q-7+7

8 = 2q

Divide by 2

8/2 = 2q/2

4 =q

User Ashish Agrawal
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