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What is the value of the q that makes the equation true? 3(q+4)-10q=2q+3

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3(q+4)-10q = 2q + 3

Distribute:
3q + 12 - 10q = 2q + 3

Combine like terms:
-7q + 12 = 2q + 3

Inverse operation (subtract 3 on both sides):

-7q + 9 = 2q

Inverse operation; Add -7q on both sides:
9 = 9q

Solve: Divide 9 on both sides to single out the variable
[ q=1 ]



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