Question

4[q+5]=
whats the answer???

Answer 1

4q + 20

q = -5

Explanation:

4(q + 5)

Distribute:

4 x q + 4 x 5

4q + 20

Usually when given a proportion it is set to equal ZERO

So

4q + 20 = 0

4q = 0 - 20

4q = -20

q = -20 / 4

q = -5

Answer 2

4(q+5) = 0

4q + 20

4q = -20

q= -5