Question

Solve 1/2 (8q – 8) + 2 = 2 (q + 1) + 4

Answer 1

Answer:
`q=4`

Explanation:

Step 1: Use distributive property to simplify on each side:

`4q-4+2=2q+2+4`

Step 2: add constants:

`4q-2=2q+6`

Step 3: add 2 on both sides of the equation:

`4q=2q+8`

Step 4: Subtract 2q on both sides of the equation:

`2q=8`

Step 5: Divide both sides of the equation by 2

`q=4`