SOLUTION: I would like help with this problem: 1/2q - 6 = 1/5q What I have worked so far is: 1/2q - 6 - 1/5q = 1/5q - 1/5q Could someone help me from here?

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Question 45443: I would like help with this problem:
1/2q - 6 = 1/5q
What I have worked so far is:
1/2q - 6 - 1/5q = 1/5q - 1/5q
Could someone help me from here?
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2q - 6 - 1/5q = 1/5q - 1/5q
1/2q - 1/5q - 6 = 0
3/10q - 6 = 0
3/10q - 6 + 6 = 0 + 6
3/10q = 6
(3/10q)(10/3) = 6(10/3)
q = 20
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Check by plugging q=20 back into the original equation:
1/2(20) - 6 = 1/5(20)
10 - 6 = 4
4 = 4 Checks out.