SOLUTION: Can you help me solve the following problem: Q = 5 - .5(5 - .5Q) I know the answer is (10/3) but I don't understand the steps to get there. Thank you Joshua Longacre

SOLUTION: Can you help me solve the following problem: Q = 5 - .5(5 - .5Q) I know the answer is (10/3) but I don't understand the steps to get there. Thank you Joshua Longacre

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Question 542927: Can you help me solve the following problem:
Q = 5 - .5(5 - .5Q)
I know the answer is (10/3) but I don't understand the steps to get there.
Thank you
Joshua Longacre
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
distributing ___ Q = 5 - 2.5 + .25Q

.75Q = 2.5
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