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2(1/2q+1)=-3(2q-1)+8q+4
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Answer:

q = -5

Explanation:

2(1/2q+1)=-3(2q-1)+8q+4

First, start by simplifying.

You can use the distributive property to distribute the 2 to 1/2q and 1.

Do the same for the other side!

q+2 = -6q+3+8q+4

Now, combine like terms.

q+2 = (-6q+8q)+(3+4)

q+2 = 2q+7

Subtract 2 from both sides:

q = 2q+5

Subtract 2q from both sides:

-q = 5

Divide both sides by -1:

q = -5

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