Question

Solve for q
-4q=2q-10
q=?

Answer 1

q = 3/5 or 0.6

Explanation:

-4q = 2q - 10

0 = 6q - 10

6q = 10

q = 6/10

q = 3/5

Answer 2

q = 5/3

Explanation:

-4q=2q-10

Subtract 2q from each side

-4q-2q=2q-2q-10

-6q = -10

Divide each side by -6

-6q/-6 = -10/-6

q = 5/3