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Solve for q 19 = q + 4 q=

User THBBFT
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Answer:

Assuming the 19 stood for an exponent, q = 1.098...

Explanation:

Plugging in
q^(19) = q + 4 in the graphical calculator, we can see that the solution is approximately q=1.098. There are no ways of solving this equation algebraically.

User Mjs
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Answer:

q = 15

Explanation:

19 = q + 4

Subtract 4 from each side

19-4 = q + 4-4

15 = q

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