Five added to twice q is the same as 4 more than q.?

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2007-11-08 00:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by Favored31 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

5 + 2Q = Q + 4

To simplify, subtract Q from both sides
5 + Q = 4

Then subtract 5 from both sides
Q = -1

2007-11-08 00:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by jonmm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2q + 5 = q + 4

2007-11-08 08:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by k8kay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

5+2q=4+q

2007-11-08 09:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2Q + 5 = Q+4

minus 5 from both sides so you have

2Q = Q-1

minus Q from both sides. so you have

Q= -1 (answer)

2007-11-08 08:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋