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What is the solution to the equation?

–4q + 8 = –2q – 16

A.
q = –12

B.
q = –4

C.
q = 4

D.
q = 12

2 Answers

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-4q + 8 = -2q - 16\\ -2q=-24\\ q=12
User Drakes
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-4q+8=-2q-16

-4q+2q=-16-8

-2q=-24 /:(-2)

q=12

The correct answer is D

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