Question

Solve for the variable: 3(q-5)=2(q+5)

Answer 1

distribute
a(b+c)=ab+ac or
a(b-c)=ab-ac

so

3(q-5)=3q-15
2(q+5)=2q+10

3q-15=2q+10
minus 2q from both sides
q-15=10
add 15 to both sides
q=25