Question 354198
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*Note: we will proceed to isolate q on one side of the equation to solve

3(q-2) + 2 = 5q -7 -2q
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3q - 6 + 2 = 5q - 7 -2q
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3q - 4 = 3q - 7
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NOTE: In this case, our variable "drops out" and leaves us with -4 = -7
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-4 = -7 is  a false statement, therefore, there is NO solution.