Question

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

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

Answer 1

Q=13, so the answer will be D.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Collect the like terms
3q + 2q + 5 - 5 = 65

5q = 65 (+5 - 5 = 0)

q = 65/5

q = 13