SOLUTION: 11. 5( 2q - 1) = -5 + 10q? Can someone help with this equation?

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Question 96470: 11. 5( 2q - 1) = -5 + 10q?

Can someone help with this equation?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%28+2q+-+1%29+=+-5+%2B+10q Start with the given equation

10q+-+5+=+-5+%2B+10q Distribute

10q=-5%2B10q%2B5Add 5 to both sides


10q-10q=-5%2B5 Subtract 10q from both sides


0q=-5%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side


0q=0 Combine like terms on the right side


0=0 Simplify

Since this equation is always true for any q value, this means q can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.