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-15=5(3q-10)-5q
Solve the equation

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Answer:

q=3.5 or 4

Explanation:

-15=5(3q-10)-5q

-5=15q-50-5q

-15+50=15q-5q

35=10q

Divide both sides by 10.

35÷10=10q÷10

3.5=q

Therefore,q= 3.5

Round up=4

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User Virtualdvid
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Answer:

q = 3.5

Explanation:

Start by distributing the 5

-15 = 15q - 50 - 5q

Combine like terms

-15 = 10q - 50

Add 50 to both sides

35 = 10q

Divide by 10 to isolate q

35/10 = q

q = 3.5

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