. Simplify and solve this equation for q: 3q + 5 + 2q – 5 = 65. A. q = 13 B. q = 11 C. q = 23 D. q = 15

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. Simplify and solve this equation for q: 3q + 5 + 2q – 5 = 65.

A. q = 13
B. q = 11
C. q = 23
D. q = 15

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3q + 5 + 2q - 5 = 65
5q = 65
q = 13.

A. q = 13 is the correct answer.

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A. q=13 because when you simplify using the answers, the reasonable one is 13.
3(13)+5+2(13)-5
39+5+26-5
70-5
65

MadNik answered Jul 22, 2016

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