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Solve for q in the equation:q/4+7=5

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Answer:

q = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


(q)/(4)+7=5

First, subtract 7 from both sides.


\begin{gathered} (q)/(4)+7-7=5-7 \\ (q)/(4)=-2 \end{gathered}

Next, multiply both sides by 4.


\begin{gathered} (q)/(4)*4=-2*4 \\ q=-8 \end{gathered}

The value of q is -8.

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