Question

Solve for q.

20 − 3q = 5q − 20

Answer 1

q = 5

Explanation:

Given

20 - 3q = 5q - 20 ( subtract 5q from both sides )

20 - 8q = - 20 ( subtract 20 from both sides )

- 8q = - 40 ( divide both sides by - 8 )

q = 5

Answer 2

q=5

Explanation:

20-3q=5q-20

+20 +20

40-3q=5q

+3q +3q

40 = 8q

/8 /8

q=5