Question

What is the value of q in the equation 59 - 10 = 75? ​

Answer 1

`\bf A)\;17`

Explanation:

`\tt 5q-10=75`

`\tt 5q-10+10=75+10\;\; \bf\; Add\;10\:to\:both\:sides`

`\tt 5q=85\;\;\;\bf Simplify`

`\tt \cfrac{5q}{5}=\cfrac{85}{5}\;\;\; \bf Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:5`

`\tt q=17\;\; \;\bf Answer`

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