SOLUTION: I need help solving the equation 4/3 (2q+6) - (5q-6)/6 - q/3 = 0
I know that the answer is q=-6 but I have no idea how they get that.
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: I need help solving the equation 4/3 (2q+6) - (5q-6)/6 - q/3 = 0
I know that the answer is q=-6 but I have no idea how they get that.
This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.
Multiply every term outside the parenthesis by the LCD 6 to clear out the fractions.
Simplify
Multiply
Distribute.
Combine like terms on the left side.
Subtract from both sides.
Combine like terms on the right side.
Divide both sides by to isolate .
Reduce.
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Answer:
So the solution is
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