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What is 13q - 9q + 5 = 17

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Answer:

q=3

Explanation:

13q - 9q + 5 = 17

13q - 9q = 17 - 5

4q = 12

4q/4 = 12/4

q = 3

User OmniBus
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the answer is: q=3

start by combining like terms (13q - 9q) which would leave you with 4q + 5 = 17. subtract 5 from both sides and you're left with 4q = 12. divide by 4 on both side and you get q = 3

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