Question

Solve for q please

4(q − 17) − –8 = 16

Answer 1

Answer: q = 19

Explanation:

We're asked to solve for q in the following equation:

`\sf{4(q-17)-(-8)=16}`

So first we simplify

`\sf{4(q-17)+8=16}`

Subtract 8 from each side

`\sf{4(q-17)=8}`

Use the distributive property

`\sf{4q-68=8}`

Add 68 to both sides

`\sf{4q=76}`

Divide both sides by 4

`\sf{q=19}`

Answer 2

The answer should be q=23