Simplify and solve this equation for q: 3q + 5 + 2q – 5 = 65. A. q = 23 B. q = 15 C. q = 13 D. q = 11

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Ninaj · Answer 1 · 2019-12-08T11:47:48+0000

3q + 5 + 2q - 5 = 65 combine like terms

(3q + 2q) + (5 - 5) = 65

5q + 0 = 65

5q = 65 divide both sides by 5

q = 13