How do you solve #15-6q=2q+9#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-29T00:58:44

#q=3/4#

First, combine like terms:

#15-6qcolor(red)(-2q)=2qcolor(red)(-2q)+9#

#15-8q=9#

#15color(blue)(-15)-8q=9color(blue)(-15)#

#-8q=-6#

Now simplify:

#(-8q)/-8=-6/-8#

#q=6/8#

#q=3/4#