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3(q-7) = 27 what is the value of q

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1 vote

Answer:

16

Explanation:

27/3=9

9+7=16

3(16-7)=27

User Mlapaglia
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Answer:

q=16

Explanation:

Distribute 3 to q and 7 (3q-21=27)

Add 21 to both sides

3q=48

Divide 3 from both sides to leave q by itself so the answer is q=16

User Neizan
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