Answer:
q = 9
Explanation:
5 + 3(q - 4) = 2(q + 1)
To solve, you need to get q by itself on one side.
5 + 3q - 12 = 2q + 2 --- distribute the multipliers next to the parenthesis
3q - 7 = 2q + 2 --- combine like terms
q - 7 = 2 --- subtract 2q from both sides
q = 9 --- add 7 to both sides